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Synonyms
Maturana Blanca is a white grape variety, with its roots in Rioja, Spain.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus and quince.
It is planted most seriously in Rioja.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
On other labels it goes by Ribadavia and Maturano.
At the table it suits basque-style baked spider crab, zucchini quiche and potato salad with aioli and capers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Basque-style baked spider crab
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Zucchini quiche
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Potato salad with aioli and capers
Also labelled.
Ribadavia, Maturano.
Bottles to look for.
- Alonso & Pedrajo 'La Pequenita' Blanco Macerado Maturana Blanca, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodega Juan Carlos Sancha Ad Libitum Maturana Blanca, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Pomal Vinos Singulares Maturana Blanca, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Corral 'Los Corrales de Moncalvillo' Maturana Blanca, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Clipeo Maturana Blanca, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- D.S. Bio 'Arcaro' Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
- I Ciacca 'Nostalgia' Maturano Lazio IGT, Italy
- Poggio alla Meta Maturano Bianco Frusinate IGT, Lazio, Italy
Maturana Blanca: common questions
01.What does Maturana Blanca taste like?+
Maturana Blanca tastes of citrus and quince. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Maturana Blanca from?+
Maturana Blanca originates in Rioja, Spain.
03.Where is Maturana Blanca grown?+
The key regions for Maturana Blanca are Rioja.
04.What food pairs with Maturana Blanca?+
Pour it with basque-style baked spider crab, zucchini quiche and potato salad with aioli and capers.
05.What else is Maturana Blanca called?+
Maturana Blanca is also labelled Ribadavia and Maturano.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.