Mas Rodo Macabeo
75cl
Macabeo, more commonly known as Viura, is an indigenous variety widely grown throughout Spain. The grape is more often recognised in Catalonia as a dominant contributor to Cava. Mas Rodó however produce this delicious dry style of Macabeo that has been voted the best aged white wine in Catalonia & Penedés.
Macabeo, more commonly known as Viura, is an indigenous variety widely grown throughout Spain. The grape is more often recognised in Catalonia as a dominant contributor to Cava. Mas Rodó however produce this delicious dry style of Macabeo that has been voted the best aged white wine in Catalonia & Penedés.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Warm, spicy oak with aromas of vanilla, toast, lemon butter, oatmeal and honey. |
Palate | Dry, full bodied, with medium to low acidity. Great mouthfeel with good viscosity. Flavours of honey, butter, oak, toast and lemon zest. Very good, nicely spicy and full flavoured. |
Colour | Pale golden yellow |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | 100% Macabeo |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Style | Dry white, with fine lees stirring |
Estate/Producer | Mas Rodó |
Region/AOC | CATALUÑA. D.O.PENEDÉS |
Vintage | 2013 |
Making Techniques | Manually harvested in mid-September from calcareous and sandy soil vineyards. Fermented for 20 days and aged for 3 months in French oak barrels. |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink Now |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | All kind of grilled fish and baked fish, casseroled fish, cod, rice, cheese and white meat. |