Viura

Viura

Viura is a white grape variety, prominently cultivated in Spain’s prestigious wine regions, notably Rioja and Navarra. Also known as Macabeo in other parts of Spain and as Maccabéo in southern France’s Roussillon area, it's the most widely grown white grape of Rioja.

This resilient vine is fairly resistant to diseases and thrives excellently in a variety of soil types, although it shows a particular affection for alkaline and clay soils. It ripens late in the harvest season with a large, thick skin that helps it withstand the often-harsh Spanish heat.

Viura produces wines that are light-bodied and crisply acidic, when young, they exhibit refreshing notes of green apple, lemon, and pear. Highly valued for its capability to fortify, it is often blended with other grape varietals, such as Grenache Blanc and Malvasia.

The wine made from Viura is typically pale gold in colour and can range from light to medium-bodied. It has the capacity to age exceptionally well, and aged versions will exhibit richer and more complex flavours, imbued with vibrant tones of honey, vanilla, nutmeg and dried fruit.

One interesting application of Viura is in the production of Cava, Spain’s famous sparkling wine. It functions as the backbone grape, contributing acidity and structure whilst making the wine robust and refined at the same time.

In spite of its distinct attributes and significant contribution to wine production in Spain, Viura is often overlooked in favour of trendier white wine varieties. Still, it continues to be the white grape of choice for traditional Spanish winemakers, who appreciate its versatility and its capacity to produce balanced and elegantly structured wines. Presently, innovative Spanish vintners are exploring new ways to bring out the latent potential of Viura and create stylish single-varietal wines that fully express the grape's unique characteristics.

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