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Spanish Grapes

Merseguera

Merseguera

About Merseguera

Merseguera is primarily grown in the DOs of Valencia, DO Utiel-Requena, and DO Alicante.

It ripens late and is especially common in areas with little rainfall. The vine adapts well to different soil types. The bunches are medium-sized and fairly loose, with medium-sized, yellowish-green grapes. Their pale, sometimes straw-colored hue is notable.

It produces high-quality wines with slightly herbaceous nuances and a slight hint of bitter almonds.

In colder areas, the result is a very fine wine, with light aromas and low acidity. In warmer areas, the wines can have a high alcohol level, allowing for the production of semi-sweet wines.

Region Valencia

Valencia

Valencia is a small wine region at the sunny east coast of Spain. It is known all over the world for being the home of Paella.

Valencia DO

The most common wines in Valencia are white, like easy drinking wines made from Macabeo and the local Merseguera grape.

Easy drinking reds include Monastrell, Garnacha.

Keep an eye out for good quality sweet dessert wines like Moscatel de Alejandra.

Utiel-Requena DO

In Utiel-Requena, the Bobal grape variety occupies 80% of the vineyards.

Bobal is the second most planted red grape in Spain.

Alicante DO

As in other grape growing regions in Valencia region, Monastrell is the predominant variety, though Garnacha and Merseguera are also present.

Yecla DO

Yecla is notable for its extensive use of the red Monastrell grape, and it is traditionally known as the home of Monastrell in Spain.

Black Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Monastrell
Bobal
Tempranillo
Garnacha
Cabernet Sauvignon

White Grapes

Sauvignon

Merseguera
Chardonnay
Sémillon
Macabeo (Viura)


Red Wines

Red Wine

Bobal
Monastrell
Garnacha
Tempranillo

White Wines

White Wine

Garnacha Blanca
Macabeo (Viura)
Chardonnay
Moscatel de Alejandra


Soil

Soil

Hilly
Clay
Limestone

Climate

Soil

Continental Climate
Long Hot Summers
Cold Winters

Mediterrian Climate
in Coastal vineyards


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