The grape is used to make mildly acidic and young white wines mostly suitable for early consumption or blended with other varieties, both red and white. It is often the main grape of white Rioja and is known to be incorporated in small amounts with Tempranillo and red Garnacha, both in unoaked and oaked versions. It is the prominent white grape from the Calatayud region of Spain.
The Calatayud wine region is situated in the province of Zaragoza and covers an area of 5,600 hectares. The Calatayud wine region consists of 15 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 14 millon liter of wine annually.
The Yasa Macabeo reminded me a lot of Finger Lakes Rieslings. Therefore, I fell in love with this wine right off the bat. Lots of melon and honeysuckle aromas with a bit of citrus (clementine/tangerine) and a hint of apple blossom. Very light in the mouth and a very short but smooth finish. Not overly thrilled with this one, but would buy again because of the $8 price. Definitely a grape I would like to find out more about.
Pam dished up a very spicey stir fry of cajun craw fish with lots of hot cayenne pepper and parsley over brown rice and the wine fit the meal.
Looking for something new and different? Try a Macabeo from Spain.
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