Sunrise Field Strider
Viura
Viura
Viura
Striding across the Spanish landscape like a morning beam of light, I wake up palates with my crisp energy. Whether fresh and young or aged into wisdom, I bring a reliable brightness to every glass.
Striding across the Spanish landscape like a morning beam of light, I wake up palates with my crisp energy. Whether fresh and young or aged into wisdom, I bring a reliable brightness to every glass.
Striding across the Spanish landscape like a morning beam of light, I wake up palates with my crisp energy. Whether fresh and young or aged into wisdom, I bring a reliable brightness to every glass.
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Crisp Whites
Body
Soft Muscle
Tannins
Barely Felt
Acidity
Vibrant Balance
Sugar
Savagely Dry
Why you'll like me
Why you'll like me
I'm versatile
I'm ageworthy
I'm productive
I'm the ultimate shapeshifter of the vineyard. You might love me for my crisp, bubbly personality in Cava, but give me some time in an oak barrel and I transform into a golden, nutty masterpiece. I'm reliable, productive, and I handle the heat like a champion, ensuring your glass is never empty. My ability to age for decades is a secret weapon few expect.
I'm the ultimate shapeshifter of the vineyard. You might love me for my crisp, bubbly personality in Cava, but give me some time in an oak barrel and I transform into a golden, nutty masterpiece. I'm reliable, productive, and I handle the heat like a champion, ensuring your glass is never empty. My ability to age for decades is a secret weapon few expect.
I'm the ultimate shapeshifter of the vineyard. You might love me for my crisp, bubbly personality in Cava, but give me some time in an oak barrel and I transform into a golden, nutty masterpiece. I'm reliable, productive, and I handle the heat like a champion, ensuring your glass is never empty. My ability to age for decades is a secret weapon few expect.
Why maybe not
I'm neutral
I'm sensitive
I'm heavy
Sometimes people accuse me of being a bit shy or plain when I'm young. If I'm forced to grow too much too fast, I can lose my concentration and become a bit watery or neutral. I also have a bad habit of dropping my acidity very quickly in the heat, so if I'm not picked early enough, I lose my 'zing' and become heavy and flabby.
Sometimes people accuse me of being a bit shy or plain when I'm young. If I'm forced to grow too much too fast, I can lose my concentration and become a bit watery or neutral. I also have a bad habit of dropping my acidity very quickly in the heat, so if I'm not picked early enough, I lose my 'zing' and become heavy and flabby.
When drinking, notice this
Green apple
Citrus zest
Nutty finish
When we first meet, expect a basket of green apples and fresh citrus zest hitting your nose. As I get older, I develop fascinating nutty and honeyed layers that add serious weight. I usually carry a medium body with just enough acid to keep things interesting without biting you. If I've seen oak, look for a distinct savory quality that lingers.
When we first meet, expect a basket of green apples and fresh citrus zest hitting your nose. As I get older, I develop fascinating nutty and honeyed layers that add serious weight. I usually carry a medium body with just enough acid to keep things interesting without biting you. If I've seen oak, look for a distinct savory quality that lingers.
When we first meet, expect a basket of green apples and fresh citrus zest hitting your nose. As I get older, I develop fascinating nutty and honeyed layers that add serious weight. I usually carry a medium body with just enough acid to keep things interesting without biting you. If I've seen oak, look for a distinct savory quality that lingers.
They also call me
Macabeo
MY LIFE STORIES
The Spanish Ubiquity
The Spanish Ubiquity
The Spanish Ubiquity
I was born in Spain, likely in the Catalonia region, though folks in Rioja treat me like royalty. My journey hasn't been small. I spread my vines across the northern plateau with such enthusiasm that I became the most planted white variety in the region. While my red cousins often steal the spotlight, I've been silently holding down the fort for centuries. I learned early on that being adaptable was the key to survival. Whether facing the biting cold of the winter plateau or the scorching summer sun, I just kept producing, proving to everyone that I was the reliable backbone they needed for their white wines.
I was born in Spain, likely in the Catalonia region, though folks in Rioja treat me like royalty. My journey hasn't been small. I spread my vines across the northern plateau with such enthusiasm that I became the most planted white variety in the region. While my red cousins often steal the spotlight, I've been silently holding down the fort for centuries. I learned early on that being adaptable was the key to survival. Whether facing the biting cold of the winter plateau or the scorching summer sun, I just kept producing, proving to everyone that I was the reliable backbone they needed for their white wines.
The Two Faces
The Two Faces
The Two Faces
Most people don't realize I have a split personality. In one life, I'm harvested early to become the fresh, zesty base for sparkling Cava, bringing fruit and structure to the party. But in my other life, particularly in Rioja, I'm allowed to sleep in oak barrels for years. This is where the magic happens. I shed my simple fruity skin and put on a coat of beeswax, nuts, and complex oxidation. It's a rare trick to be able to play both the youthful sprinter and the wise old sage, but I manage to pull it off with style. I love surprising people who think white wines can't age.
Most people don't realize I have a split personality. In one life, I'm harvested early to become the fresh, zesty base for sparkling Cava, bringing fruit and structure to the party. But in my other life, particularly in Rioja, I'm allowed to sleep in oak barrels for years. This is where the magic happens. I shed my simple fruity skin and put on a coat of beeswax, nuts, and complex oxidation. It's a rare trick to be able to play both the youthful sprinter and the wise old sage, but I manage to pull it off with style. I love surprising people who think white wines can't age.
The Name Game
The Name Game
The Name Game
You might know me by my Rioja name, Viura, but across the border in France and in Catalonia, I answer to Macabeo. It can get confusing at parties. In Roussillon and Catalonia, I hang out near the sea, while in Rioja, I thrive inland. Despite the identity crisis, my soul remains the same. I'm somewhat susceptible to rot if things get too damp, so I prefer breezy spots where I can breathe. Winemakers love me because I balance the alcohol of my partners and provide a reliable, age-worthy structure. I'm the glue that holds many great white blends together, even if I don't always get top billing on the label.
You might know me by my Rioja name, Viura, but across the border in France and in Catalonia, I answer to Macabeo. It can get confusing at parties. In Roussillon and Catalonia, I hang out near the sea, while in Rioja, I thrive inland. Despite the identity crisis, my soul remains the same. I'm somewhat susceptible to rot if things get too damp, so I prefer breezy spots where I can breathe. Winemakers love me because I balance the alcohol of my partners and provide a reliable, age-worthy structure. I'm the glue that holds many great white blends together, even if I don't always get top billing on the label.
REGIONS I LEAD
Rioja
Spain's most famous spot delivers tradition in a glass with serious style. Think smooth vanilla notes and age-worthy reds that have captivated drinkers for centuries. It defines winemaking on the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain's most famous spot delivers tradition in a glass with serious style. Think smooth vanilla notes and age-worthy reds that have captivated drinkers for centuries. It defines winemaking on the Iberian Peninsula.
Catalonia
This northeastern corner of Spain isn't just about Barcelona beaches or architectural wonders. It is the spiritual home of Cava and heavy red hitters like Priorat, mixing Mediterranean sunshine with a fierce independent streak that tastes absolutely delicious.
This northeastern corner of Spain isn't just about Barcelona beaches or architectural wonders. It is the spiritual home of Cava and heavy red hitters like Priorat, mixing Mediterranean sunshine with a fierce independent streak that tastes absolutely delicious.
REGIONS I HELP
Rueda
While most of central Spain is obsessed with heavy reds, Rueda flipped the script to become a white wine sanctuary. It provides a zesty, herbaceous escape from the heat, delivering crispness that feels like a cold shower on a hot day.
While most of central Spain is obsessed with heavy reds, Rueda flipped the script to become a white wine sanctuary. It provides a zesty, herbaceous escape from the heat, delivering crispness that feels like a cold shower on a hot day.
La Mancha
Picture an ocean of vines that simply refuses to end. Located on a vast, sun-baked plateau south of Madrid, this region holds the title for the largest continuous vineyard in the world and offers unbeatable value.
Picture an ocean of vines that simply refuses to end. Located on a vast, sun-baked plateau south of Madrid, this region holds the title for the largest continuous vineyard in the world and offers unbeatable value.
SUB-REGIONS I LEAD
Rioja Alta
(
Rioja
)
Sitting pretty on the western edge of the appellation, this zone benefits from Atlantic breezes that keep things fresh. It is the spiritual home of those age-worthy reds that made Spain famous worldwide.
Sitting pretty on the western edge of the appellation, this zone benefits from Atlantic breezes that keep things fresh. It is the spiritual home of those age-worthy reds that made Spain famous worldwide.
Rioja Alavesa
(
Rioja
)
North of the Ebro river lies this distinctive zone where Basque culture permeates everything. It is slightly elevated, significantly rockier thanks to limestone, and produces wines with a bit more verve than its neighbors to the south.
North of the Ebro river lies this distinctive zone where Basque culture permeates everything. It is slightly elevated, significantly rockier thanks to limestone, and produces wines with a bit more verve than its neighbors to the south.
SUB-REGIONS I HELP
Terra Alta
(
Catalonia
)
Perched on a high, windswept limestone plateau, this appellation acts as the undisputed world capital of Garnacha Blanca. It is a spectacular, breezy region that transformed from bulk-wine obscurity to trendy superstar practically overnight.
Perched on a high, windswept limestone plateau, this appellation acts as the undisputed world capital of Garnacha Blanca. It is a spectacular, breezy region that transformed from bulk-wine obscurity to trendy superstar practically overnight.
Alella
(
Catalonia
)
It is basically a commuter suburb for vines, sitting just a quick train ride north of Barcelona. This tiny parcel fights off urban sprawl to produce some of the freshest whites in the Mediterranean.
It is basically a commuter suburb for vines, sitting just a quick train ride north of Barcelona. This tiny parcel fights off urban sprawl to produce some of the freshest whites in the Mediterranean.
WINE STYLES I LEAD
Spanish Cava
It is the answer to your sophisticated sparkling dreams on a beer budget. Created using the traditional method, this sparkling delight brings toasted almond vibes and zesty citrus notes without forcing you to sell your car.
It is the answer to your sophisticated sparkling dreams on a beer budget. Created using the traditional method, this sparkling delight brings toasted almond vibes and zesty citrus notes without forcing you to sell your car.
Spanish Orange Wine
Forget everything you know about skin contact, this is the real deal from Huelva using actual fruit peels. It is a sweet, fortified dream that smells like marmalade and tastes like liquid sunshine in a glass.
Forget everything you know about skin contact, this is the real deal from Huelva using actual fruit peels. It is a sweet, fortified dream that smells like marmalade and tastes like liquid sunshine in a glass.
Spanish Cava
It is the answer to your sophisticated sparkling dreams on a beer budget. Created using the traditional method, this sparkling delight brings toasted almond vibes and zesty citrus notes without forcing you to sell your car.
Spanish Orange Wine
Forget everything you know about skin contact, this is the real deal from Huelva using actual fruit peels. It is a sweet, fortified dream that smells like marmalade and tastes like liquid sunshine in a glass.
WINE STYLES I HELP
Spanish Rioja Red
Think of a comfortable leather armchair next to a fireplace. This style defines Spanish winemaking with its love affair with American oak barrels, delivering smooth textures and flavors that feel like a warm hug on a cold day.
Think of a comfortable leather armchair next to a fireplace. This style defines Spanish winemaking with its love affair with American oak barrels, delivering smooth textures and flavors that feel like a warm hug on a cold day.
Think of a comfortable leather armchair next to a fireplace. This style defines Spanish winemaking with its love affair with American oak barrels, delivering smooth textures and flavors that feel like a warm hug on a cold day.
Spanish Verdejo
Think of this as Sauvignon Blanc's fun cousin from central Spain. It delivers a massive basket of citrus fruits and fresh herbs, finishing with a signature little bite that makes your mouth water for tapas.
Think of this as Sauvignon Blanc's fun cousin from central Spain. It delivers a massive basket of citrus fruits and fresh herbs, finishing with a signature little bite that makes your mouth water for tapas.
Think of this as Sauvignon Blanc's fun cousin from central Spain. It delivers a massive basket of citrus fruits and fresh herbs, finishing with a signature little bite that makes your mouth water for tapas.
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