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A Macabeo by Any Other Name Would Be a ViuraMacabeo wine and Viura wine are made with the same grape just with different names. I think it is amusing that both names are given to the grape in Spain. Normally the name changes occur crossing international borders, but not in Spain. The difference here is whether the wine is still or sparkling. When this grape is used in a cava, or a Spanish type of sparkling wine, it is called Macabeo. When it is used in a Spanish type of white wine, it is called Viura. Either way, it is a great type of white wine. I love Spanish wines because the Spanish love wine. They eat well and party all night and study their wine. Because the rest of the world hasn't caught on to this, we can get these wines much cheaper than the French wines. I like to drink frugally, and most types of Spanish wine give me the bang I want for my buck. It's a light bodied wine, that goes well with fish (seafood anyone?) and poultry. Tapas are good too, although when it comes to sausage, like chorizo, maybe not. Try a cold lunch meat instead. Please enjoy this and tell friends, but not too many. I want to be able to enjoy Spanish wines at a discounted price, until I die. After that, tell everyone you know. Until then let's keep it our little secret. Return from Viura to Wine For Beginners Homepage
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