Rounding out the Spanish themed weekend we had with wine consumption is this white wine made from the Viura/Macabeo grape. This will notch off yet another column on the Wine Century Club list.
Viura, aka Macabeo, is Northern Spain’s most widely planted white grape, and takes well to hot and dry regions, budding late in the season. It is generally blended with Parellada and Xarel-lo in the production of sparkling Cava and is a white that is best consumed young. Still wine production with Macabeo are prominent in Rioja as well- here it is known by Viura- where it makes up nearly 90% of white wine production from that region.
Osborne, founded in 1772, is one of the most prestigious names in Spain and it’s logo of a bull is prominent in the area. The wine was straw colored with an intense, yet refined nose of tropical fruit with a little bit of anise noted as well. The taste is smooth and balanced; fruity, floral and fresh. Along with our delightful Albarino, this is a terrific wine for a warm summer day, and will pair well with fish light pasta dishes.
