Microcósmico Macabeo 2024 offers the purest interpretation of this traditional Aragonese variety. Sourced from half-century-old vineyards located at over 500 meters altitude, it ferments with native yeasts and ages in cement tanks on fine lees. The result is a vibrant white wine with a saline profile and great aging potential.
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Microcósmico Macabeo 2024 is born in the Sierra del Jalón, in Alpartir (Aragón), where the vines are cultivated in goblet training and dry farming, under a continental climate with Mediterranean influence. The altitude of over 500 meters and the poor, stony soils provide tension and minerality to the grapes, which are hand-harvested to preserve their integrity. These extreme conditions impart freshness and character to the wine.
The winemaking process begins with destemming and a 20-hour maceration without the addition of sulfites, to enhance primary aromas. The must ferments with native yeasts for 15 days in underground concrete tanks at a controlled temperature (17-18 °C). After fermentation, the wine rests on its fine lees for six months without bâtonnage, which adds volume and complexity without losing freshness. This traditional method allows Microcósmico to retain its pure and expressive character.
Bodegas Frontonio is a project that champions native Aragonese grape varieties and minimal intervention in the winemaking process. Their philosophy is based on gravity-fed winemaking and the use of noble materials such as concrete, to create wines that express the authenticity of the Aragonese landscape. Microcósmico Macabeo is their commitment to elegance and freshness in a white wine.
Microcósmico Macabeo 2024 is ideal for steamed, boiled, or grilled fish and seafood, as well as ceviches and raw preparations. It also pairs well with white wine sauces, butter, and goat cheeses, thanks to its freshness and saline texture.
Creators' opinion
Microcósmico Macabeo is a wine with a lemon-yellow color and greenish hues. Aromas of lime, white flower, and hinojo, over a mineral background. Fresh and vibrant on the palate, with a saline texture and great length. An energetic and elegant Macabeo, with aging potential.