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Macabeo

• Geographical distribution

This variety is grown in Aragon, La Rioja, Castilla La-Mancha, Valencia and Extremadura, but its production in Catalonia stands out, where it is established as a preferred white variety in the DOs Empordá, Montsant and Terra Alta. In Extremadura Macabeo is common in the DO Ribera del Guadiana.



• Agronomic features

It is very sensitive to the oïdium (Uncinula necator), botritys (Botrytis cinerea), mites and the ring rot (Xylophilus ampelinus), but a little less to the downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola). It is a variety affected by spring frosts and it should avoid both wet and fresh soils and very dry soils.



• Phenology
• Date of budbreak: late
• Date of maturity: medium-late



• Oenological features

Macabeo wines are dry, with a pale- yellow color, slightly astringent taste and balanced acidity and sugar. It is often employed in the productions of cava in Catalonia together with Parellada and Xarelo varieties.



• Synonyms

Blanca de Daroca (TE), Blanco Fino (TE), San Diego (GU), Tortosina (V), Verdigell (CS), Viuna (Z), Viura (LO, VA, VI, NA).