La Cepa de Pelayo Cupido Macabeo

La Cepa de Pelayo Cupido Macabeo from Manchuela, Spain Bobal is a strong and fruitful vine with very large bunches and is only planted in Spain. The grapes have a colorful skin and a lot of colorless flesh. Bobal is a native Spanish grape variety that gives off a lot of color and produces full-bodied wines. This grape comes from the villages of Utiel and Requena in the province of Valencia. Bobal grows quickly and can withstand bright sun. The best Bobal wines are deep in color and have a soft aftertaste. Especially when the Bobal grape is grown at higher altitudes, beautiful wines can be made from it.

Macabeo wines are usually drunk young to retain their fresh fruit character, but in some cases they can be aged on the lees (sur lie) for a short time to develop additional texture and complexity. This wine may have undergone a short maturation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and vibrancy. goes well with light dishes such as salads, seafood, grilled fish, white meat and soft cheeses. Also delicious as an aperitif. The wine is best when served cool, around 8-10°C. Rested in French oak for 8 months,

Manchuela is one of the most recent Spanish DOs: officially recognized since July 28, 2000. However, the name “Manchuela” was already recognized as a wine region in 1966 by ministerial order. It is a vast area in east-central Spain and borders the D.O. La Mancha is located between two rivers: the Júcar and the Cabriel. The vineyards are at an altitude of 600 to 700 meters; During the warm summer, the grapes are cooled at night by the fresh and humid wind coming from the Mediterranean Sea.

Macabeo: prefers a warm and dry climate (is susceptible to rot in a wet climate). Mainly grown in Northern Spain (where the grape is also called Viura). In warm regions the wines reach a higher alcohol content than in humid regions. Macabeo is round, fine and fruity in taste. Also used as a base for sparkling wines. In Rioja known as Viura and in France as Maccabeu.