Missenyora
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DO Costers del Segre
100% Macabeu
12,5% Vol. Alcohol | 750ml
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Missenyora white wine from L'Olivera Cooperativa is a sublime expression of the Macabeo variety within DO Costers del Segre, carefully grown under the unique climate of the Valls del Riu Corb subzone. This white wine is born from terraced vineyards on limestone soils and stands as a tribute to local history, recalling the "missenyores", the historical abbesses of the nearby Vallbona de les Monges Monastery. Crafted under a landmark commitment to social inclusion, it undergoes partial aging in oak barrels on its own lees, achieving a flawless harmony between the raw freshness of the local terroir and a fascinating, creamy texture. Missenyora is a white wine filled with soul, structural ageability, and a powerful elegance ideal for those seeking wines with deep history, identity, and immense human sensitivity.
Tasting Note
In the glass, it reveals a beautiful golden yellow color, highly clear and brilliant, filled with energetic crystalline reflections. The nose is an aromatic display, complex and deeply suggestive, where ripe white fruits like baked apple and juicy pear are elegantly matched by citrus nuances of candied orange peel. Soon, the subtlety of its oak aging emerges, contributing clean aromas of toasted nuts, raw almond, a lightly smoky, buttery background, and a highly seductive touch of wild honey that expands beautifully as it breathes. On the palate, the entry is broad, silky, and carries a very comforting meatiness. The journey across the mouth shows a velvety, rich texture, exhibiting all the depth and structure that oak aging grants to Macabeo. At the same time, this opulence is brilliantly balanced by a firm and crisp acidity that keeps the wine fresh, vertical, and agile. The finish is remarkably long and persistent, leaving an elegant aftertaste full of baked fruit nuances, balsamic notes, and a very characteristic briny touch from its landscape.
Groundbreaking Homemade Pairings
Homemade cod baked with honey, pine nuts, and a touch of local traditional "vi ranci"
An impeccable cultural and gastronomic dialogue. The rich meatiness of the cod and the sweet touch of honey find their direct mirror in the barrel aging and the wild honey memories of Missenyora. Macabeo's natural acidity cleanly cuts the fish richness, perfectly refreshing the mouth after every bite.
Aged Mahón or old Manchego cheese paired with sweet homemade quince paste
A great display of traditional contrasting textures. The structural weight and smooth texture of this high-altitude white perfectly withstand the intense flavor and savory crystals of an aged cheese. At the same time, the white fruit and nut notes from the oak harmonize beautifully with the quince sweetness.
Homemade seafood and fish cannelloni gratinated with a touch of goat cheese
A groundbreaking surf-and-turf matching. The richness of the marine bechamel sauce and the power of the gratinated cheese demand a white wine featuring structural weight. Oak-aged Macabeo brings the ideal volume to fuse with the dish, while its mineral character refreshes the palate.
V9751
Data sheet
- Apellation
- Costers del Segre - DO
- Vintage
- 2024
- Grape variety
- Macabeo / Viura
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DO Costers del Segre
100% Macabeu
12,5% Vol. Alcohol | 750ml