Macabeo (Viura)

Macabeo (Viura) is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Rioja, Spain.

Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

Look for grapefruit, honey, nuts, floral, citrus and oak.

The regions that matter for it are Rioja, Catalonia and Languedoc-Roussillon.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for varies.

It blends readily with Parellada, Xarel-lo, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca.

Watch for the synonyms: Viura, Maccabeo, Macabeu and Alcañón.

At the table it suits green mango salad, grilled shrimp and light oily dishes.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Viura, Maccabeo, Macabeu, Alcañón, Forcalla, Gredelin, Lardot.

Bottles to look for.

• Artadi Vinas de Gain Blanco, Alava, Spain
• Baynos Blanco de Viura, Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Bodegas Baigorri Fermentado en Barrica Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Bodegas Faustino VII Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Bodegas Frontonio 'El Jardin de las Iguales' Macabeo Vino de la Tierra de Valdejalon, Spain
• Bodegas Luis Canas Vinas Viejas - Blanco Fermentado en Barrica, Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Bodegas Ollauri Conde de los Andes Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Bodegas Palacio 'Cosme Palacio' 1894 Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain

Macabeo (Viura): common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.