Merce Carme
Spain
Food friendly and complex, this Spanish white will delight your senses
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Merce Carme
Macabeo
Our Spanish winemaking partners at Merce Carme have crafted a pleasantly textural wine that will inspire you to break out your cookbooks in search of traditional Spanish cuisine. This food-friendly creation is made from the grape variety Macabeo. This variety is popular in several countries where it generally goes by different names. In Spain, it is best known for its role in the blended sparkling wine Cava and sometimes heavily oaked whites of the Rioja region (where it is known as Viura). Merce Carme has created a refreshing, fruit-forward take on this versatile grape. This wine is light and acidic, with a delicious essence of each fruit flavor. These grapes come from a warm Mediterranean climate where light oceanic influence moderated temperatures and preserved the fruit's vivacious acidity. Stainless steel fermentation at cool temperatures maintained varietal flavors and an entici ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Merce Carme
Macabeo
Our Spanish winemaking partners at Merce Carme have crafted a pleasantly textural wine that will inspire you to break out your cookbooks in search of traditional Spanish cuisine. This food-friendly creation is made from the grape variety Macabeo. This variety is popular in several countries where it generally goes by different names. In Spain, it is best known for its role in the blended sparkling wine Cava and sometimes heavily oaked whites of the Rioja region (where it is known as Viura). Merce Carme has created a refreshing, fruit-forward take on this versatile grape. This wine is light and acidic, with a delicious essence of each fruit flavor. These grapes come from a warm Mediterranean climate where light oceanic influence moderated temperatures and preserved the fruit's vivacious acidity. Stainless steel fermentation at cool temperatures maintained varietal flavors and an entici ...
WINE REGION:
Spain
While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.
WINE REGION
Spain
While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Paella, Grilled Octopus
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Paella, Grilled Octopus
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Paella, Grilled Octopus
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Paella, Grilled Octopus
TASTING NOTES:
Red Apple
Vanilla
Orange
Layered with intriguing aromas, flavors, and textures, you will encounter sweet scents of vanilla and red apples on the nose. The palate offers orange flavors and a creaminess that is counteracted by stimulating mineral qualities.
TASTING NOTES
Red Apple
Vanilla
Orange
Layered with intriguing aromas, flavors, and textures, you will encounter sweet scents of vanilla and red apples on the nose. The palate offers orange flavors and a creaminess that is counteracted by stimulating mineral qualities.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Merce Carme
Spanish soils are home to numerous indigenous grape varieties, some dating back to the ancient Phoenicians. This beautiful fruit is as unique and wild as the landscape itself. In recent years, these native species have become celebrated globally, opening the world's eyes to yet another reason to fall in love with the vivacity of Spanish culture. Each harvest has its own story to tell. At Merce Carme, we strive to translate this rich history by crafting expressive wines exclusively from the country's indigenous grape varieties. Our hope is that with each new vintage, we can share with you a small piece of the beauty of Spain.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Merce Carme
Spanish soils are home to numerous indigenous grape varieties, some dating back to the ancient Phoenicians. This beautiful fruit is as unique and wild as the landscape itself. In recent years, these native species have become celebrated globally, opening the world's eyes to yet another reason to fall in love with the vivacity of Spanish culture. Each harvest has its own story to tell. At Merce Carme, we strive to translate this rich history by crafting expressive wines exclusively from the country's indigenous grape varieties. Our hope is that with each new vintage, we can share with you a small piece of the beauty of Spain.