Macabeu 2024
18,90 €
Òrbita Venus's 13% Macabeu from Conca de Barberà – a white from a range whose earlier vintages were aged under a layer of flor yeast.
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The wine's story:
Macabeu is Catalonia's main white grape. Earlier vintages of the range were made with a technique known from Jerez – ageing under a yeast layer called flor, which protects the wine from air and can give saline, nutty nuances. There is no appellation on the bottle: it is a Spanish wine without a DO.
Òrbita Venus is a project of René Barbier Meyer (Venus La Universal) and friends. According to a 2024 article in Ara, the grapes are bought from the Conca de Barberà wineries Succés Vinícola and Carlania, and the wines are made in the Sindicat La Figuera cellar, which places them outside the appellation system.
Winemaking:
100% Macabeu, 13% alcohol (producer invoice). According to descriptions of earlier vintages, the wine first ages for about eight months in old barrels and then for about eight more months under flor; Ara described this for 2022 and the Dutch wine shop Grandcruwijnen for 2023. No separate technical sheet has been published for 2024.
Tasting notes:
diWine's guidance: no critic or producer tasting notes have been published for 2024. Based on how earlier vintages were made, a dry, savoury, slightly nutty white can be expected, with Macabeu's yellow fruit and fresh acidity.
Food pairing:
Grilled fish and seafood – the savoury flor character suits the sea. Almonds and olives as an aperitif; mushroom risotto; hard sheep's cheese.
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Macabeo |
| Region | Conca de Barberà |
| Food pairing | Asian cuisine and spicy dishes, Oysters and seafood, Charcuterie and tapas, Vegetables and vegetarian dishes, Pasta and risotto, White fish |
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