Viura
Viura, also known as Macabeo, is the most widely grown white variety in Rioja, more productive than the red varieties and ideal for making both young and aged white wines.
Its ageing in wood is a traditional way of making QDO Rioja white wine.
Características
Aspecto
Medium-large, spherical berries with fine greenish-yellow skin, very uniform and with little bloom.
Aroma
Medium intensity, floral and fruity.
Matices/Reflejos
Remarkable acidity with floral, aniseed and fruity nuances.
Extensión
Whites
67.94%
Total
6.14%
Resistencia
Adaptability to all types of soils and climatic conditions. Sensitive to wind and frost.
Maduración
Medium late.
Sinonimias
Macabeu