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