Velada, a perfumed caress from Muscatel of Alexandria

THE WINE COOPERATIVE CHESTE AGRARIA MAKES THIS VELADA, BLANCO MEDITERRÁNEO, A MEDIUM SWEET AND AROMATIC WINE FROM THE 2017 VINTAGE, MADE WITH MUSCATEL OF ALEXANDRIA GRAPES FROM VINEYARDS WHICH ARE VERY NEAR THE VALENCIAN COAST

Cardiff, (Wales, United Kingdon), June 21, 2019.- Founded in 1918, Cheste Agraria is one of the oldest Wine Cooperatives in Spain.  They elaborate this ‘Velada’, a medium sweet white wine made with Muscatel of Alexandria, the most aromatic white grape of the Mediterranean.

In appearance, it is a pale wine, of pale intensity and is straw-coloured with some evidence of tears on the sides of the glass.  The nose is clean and of medium intensity.  The aroma characteristics are predominantly primary and simple, with floral aromas of elderflower; green fruit aromas of gooseberries and grapes; citrus aromas of lime; and tropical fruit aromas of lychee, mango and passion fruit.

On the palate, this wine is reminiscent of a Gewürztraminer, but it is lighter, simpler and sweeter; it is medium sweet, with medium (-) acidity, medium alcohol and is light in body.  The intensity of the flavour is medium with a medium (-) finish.  Both the flavour characteristics and the aforementioned fruity aroma characteristics are predominantly primary.  There are floral flavours of orange blossom; green fruit flavours of grapes, gooseberries and ripe pears; citrus flavours of lime; stone fruit flavours of ripe peach; and tropical flavours of lychee and mango.

The quality level of this wine is good.  It is still suitable to drink now and has lasted well since its harvest in 2017, but it is not suitable for aging.  It would pair well with Asian foods and salads, or as a refreshing aperitif.

Cheste Agraria
Address:  Calle Estación 5, 46380 Cheste – Valencia, Spain
Phone:  (0034) 962 511 671
Web:  https://www.chesteagraria.com

Velada, Blanco Mediterráneo 2017
Type:  Medium sweet young white, 11.5% Vol
Grapes: Muscat of Alexandria
Approximate price in the United Kingdom:  £5.99
D.O.P. Valencia

 

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