Macabeu

Known as Viura in the north of Spain, Macabeu possesses the rare gift of transforming fascinatingly over the years in the cellar. While it appears rather quiet in its youth, with delicate notes of green apple and wild herbs, it gains a deep, saline structure with maturity. It forms the firm foundation of the great Catalan sparkling wines, where it provides freshness in interplay with Xarello. Just how magnificently this variety matures is demonstrated by the house of Recaredo with its mineral-precise, long-lived Brut Nature bottlings.

Yet its versatility goes further: in Roussillon, the Matassa estate vinifies the grape together with Muscat to create an easy-going, lively white wine full of drinkability. From long-lived classics to unconventional natural wines, Macabeu always captivates with its enduring, quiet strength.