Wines of Madrid

Grapes

The following different grapes are the ones used in the Origin Denomination “Vinos de Madrid”.

1. Airen

The most widely grown grape. A high producing and highly resistant wine. Produces pale, fruity wines which are large and fresh in the mouth.

2. Albillo

Early maturing with small scale production, this grape has very different qualities from other white grapes. Produces full bodied white wines with good glycerol content and unforgettable personality.

3. Cabernet Sauvignon

A wine with a favourable cycle, producing small bunches of grapes and low production. Produces high quality young and Crianza wines. Good balance of alcohol and acidity.

4. Garnacha

A high producing upright wine. Produces flavourful young reds and rosés and well balanced crianzas.

5. Malvar

Good production, early maturing on an upright wine. Produces fresh and aromatic wines with a clear personality.

6. Merlot

Upright wine. Deficient in setting and sensitive to frost. Makes high quality wines when young, and can be mixed flexibly with other varietals.

7. Moscatel small grain

Early budding with small, compact cylindrical bunches. Wines made from this grape are highly aromatic with acidity that makes them particularly complex.

8. Parrellada

Large compact bunches with golden grapes. Makes fruity aromatic wines. Highly suitable for sparkling wines.

9. Syrah

Medium, vigour wine. Intensely coloured and aromatic wines that are refined and complex. These are tannic wines with good structure and relatively low acidity. Can be used to make high quality red wines that are suitable for aging.

10. Tempranillo

Low yield varietal with small bunches. Makes very high quality wines. As a result of its balance and the stability of its colours it is excellent for young wines and crianzas.

11. Torrontés

Vigorous wine producing large, loose bunches and amber grapes. A well structured and aromatic variety, suitable for young and fruity white wines.

12. Viura or Macabeo

Highly productive rustic wine. Fruity, straw coloured wines. High quality variety for making young and sparkling wines and Crianza and reserve white wines.



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