Viura
replacing Malvasia in Spain, this variety produces the "modern," early maturing white wines of Rioja. Wines tend to be fairly light, relatively high in acidity almost floral in youth, and yet loses its freshness fairly early.
Viura is another name for the Macabeo. As the Viura name was used in Rioja it is probably now more commonly known as Viura. Also used elsewhere in Northern Spain, particularly in Rueda and Cava.
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VIURA: (See Macabeo above).
WALSH RIESLING: (No information on this cultivar as yet. May be misspelling of Welschriesling below).
WEISSBURGUNDER: (See Pinot Blanc above).
Rioja is mainly identified with the production of red wine, however in this region is also produced white wine with Garnacha Blanca and Viura grapes, the latter known in other areas of Spain as Macabeo.
Whites are primarily made from Viura. The region is proud of its heritage, which dates back to the 19th century when groups of wine makers from the Bordeaux region of France settled here, trying to escape phylloxera.
There were heavy frosts at the end of November which affected some of the vines, causing an irregular budding the following spring: Viura was worst hit, with some damage to Tempranillo and less to Garnacha vines.
That shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, as Sauvignon is planted in the DO Rueda region and is part of this wine's blend (it also contains Spain's own Verdejo and Viura).
Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca and Viura (known alternately as Macabeo) are used in the production of Rioja Blanco (white Rioja).
One of Spain's best wineries in Rioja produce a rosado made primarily from Garnacha, Viura, and Tempranillo.
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Also known in Spain by the synonym name Viura. Grows well in arid climates. Widely grown in many regions of northern Spain. Small amounts are grown in the Languedoc region of France and in north Africa.
grown in many regions of Spain and the Languedoc region of France, this variety is used to make mildly acidic and young white wines suitable for early consumption or incorporation into suitable blends. Also known in Spain by an alias name of Viura.
of Malvazija Dubrovacka and was voted the best malvasia in the world for 2009. Throughout central Italy, Malvasia is often blended with Trebbiano to add flavor and texture to the wine. In Rioja, it performs a similar function when blended with Viura.
Vino Encabezado - Wine fortified for distillation
Viura - Classic white grape varietal
Xarel.lo - One of the principal grapes used for the production of Cava, white grape varietal. Also used for still wines.
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