Languedoc — Grapes Varieties — Every Glass Matters

Macabeo

Also commonly called Viura in Rioja and Macabeu or Maccabéo in France

Macabeo is a white variety popular in Spain. It is most commonly used for producing dry and sparkling wines but can occasionally produce sweet wines.

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Mourvèdre

Part of the famous GSM blend, Mourvèdre is used to make highly tannic and full-bodied wines. It needs lots of heat to ripen properly but can make very age-worthy wines.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

The worlds' most famous red wine grape. Descendant of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Planted in warmer regions as tends to ripen later. Powerful aromas of blackcurrant, and if matured in new oak, aromas of cedar and tobacco can be seen. In youth deep purple in colour, ages well. The grapes are small but thick skinned-high ratio of colour matter and tannins to juice.

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