Macabeo 'Microcosmico' Bodegas Frontonio 2023

The Macabeo "Microcosmico" by Bodegas Frontonio is produced near Zaragoza, Spain. The three founders Francisco Latasa, Fernando Mora, and Morio López shared the desire to produce wines with a quality that could distinguish them from others and make them unforgettable: the project started in an old winery with a selection of old grape varieties that would otherwise have been lost. Since 2008, wines have been produced following the traditions of the art of winemaking; in 2016, "El Jardin de Las Iguales" was purchased, with an estate of about 200 years and an underground cellar to facilitate and make special every phase of winemaking.

The grapes of the Macabeo "Microcosmico" by Bodegas Frontonio grow in vineyards located about 530 meters above sea level, rooted in soils predominantly composed of limestone, for wines with a strong character. The plants have an average age of 65 years and ensure the sought-after quality in production, extending over about 10 hectares. The grape harvest is manual and takes place in the first days of the month of September; the bunches in the winery are destemmed and undergo a maceration of 20 hours without sulfur. Subsequently, an alcoholic fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks for 15 days and ages underground also in cement for 6 months.

The color of the Macabeo "Microcosmico" by Bodegas Frontonio is a light yellow with greenish reflections; on the nose, it releases aromas of jasmine, grape, and in the finish, mineral notes. On the palate, it is well-structured, elegant, and pervasive with a final freshness that is accommodating for delightful sips. It is recommended to pair with steamed fish dishes, mollusks, and crustaceans, also interesting with fresh cheeses. An excellent product to enjoy during summer aperitifs at sunset by the sea, to savor an authentic and genuine flavor, the result of constant and careful work.