Mersequera
Submitted by Gabriella on Monday, 22 January 2007One Comment |
Mersequera is a white grape primarily used in wine from D.O. Valencia, in addition to D.O. Utiel-Requena, Alicante, Almansa, Tarragona, Vin Vinalopó and Yecla. The grape can also be called, Encanyavella, Exquitxagos, Messeguera, Trobat and Verdosilla. Known as being an extremely adaptable and resilient grape, able to grow in almost any climate or soil type, Mersequera produces wines known for their low alcohol and almond flavors.
Bodegas Murviedro , located in D.O. Utiel-Requena, is one of many Bodegas on the Eastern coast of Spain who have worked extensively with Mesquera.
[...] its whites or roses, however, although I have read that they produce some lovely examples made from Merseguera, Macabeo and Malvasia. Instead, what I am familiar with is their dark violet reds commonly made [...]