Jorge Navascués - Cariñena DO - Cutio - Macabeo - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

A Selection Committee Favorite rated 92/100, the 2021 white Cutio Carinena Macabeo is a charming, pure, fresh and aromatic white wine, revealing beautiful notes of infusion and delicate honey on aeration, as well as a more subtle, pure mineral and smoky touch, the signature of these schist terroirs. The palate is graceful, concentrated, very fresh and long-lasting. A lovely white for aperitifs, or to serve with paella, grilled langoustines or seafood.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, cold fermentation in stainless steel vats for 7 days. Aged on fine lees in concrete vats for 10 months.

Color:

Intense golden yellow.

Nose:

Ripe and comforting, the nose reveals herbal infusion aromas, subtle melliferous notes underlined by pure mineral touches.

Palate:

Chiseled, graceful and concentrated with crisp fruit. The palate is suave and fresh, with persistent, thirst-quenching length.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif, paella, grilled langoustines, grilled seafood a la plancha, artichokes à la juive.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Spain is a magnificent purveyor of exceptional wines at an unbeatable price/pleasure ratio. It continues to delight and amaze us, driven by the passion and talent of its passionate winemakers. 

Jorge Navascués boasts incredible experience and agility, recognized far beyond its borders. His reputation is well established as an oenologist at leading estates such as Vina Zorzal and the prestigious Bodega Cantino.