White Wine Massaluca Blanco 2023
Young white wine from Terra Alta. Unoaked blend of White Grenache and Macabeo.
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Produced by bodega Massaluca - Vins de Relat in DO Terra Alta, the wine Massaluca Blanco is a young Spanish white wine made from 90% White Grenache and a 10% Macabeo.
Surrounded by olive trees and almond trees, the vineyards are near La Pobla de Massaluca, a village overlooking the Ebro river situated at 400 metres of altitude.
The grapes were traditionally vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. After completing alcoholic fermentation, the white wine Massaluca Blanco 2023 was aged for some months in the tanks before its bottling.
Pair this unoaked young white wine from Terra Alta with rice dishes, salads and mild cheeses.
Appearance | The white wine Massaluca Blanco is medium straw with some greenish reflections. |
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Nose | Citrusy and gently herbal, this blend of White Grenache and Macabeo is lively and expressive, with dim floral notes, a hint of ripe white fruit and some earthy remembrances. |
Palate | This white wine from bodega Massaluca - Vins de Relat is fruit-driven, agile and vibrant. Good volume and layers of flavour, enlivened by a stony acidity and a crisp, balsamic finish. |
Our personal opinion | The excellently priced Massaluca Blanco 2023 is a most inviting young white wine. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Massaluca Blanco 2022: Enterwine 90. Massaluca Blanco 2021: Enterwine 92. Decanter WWA 2022 - 89 points & Silver Medal. |
Year | 2023 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Terra Alta |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
Ageing | Young |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha Blanca 90%, Macabeo 10%. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Cod, Light hors d´oeuvres, Pickles, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, semi-curred cheese, Soft pasta cheese, Soup and rice, Sushi, White meat with gravy |
Taste | Dry and aromatic, Fresh and dry, Light, easy to drink |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, To enjoy daily |