Mazuelo
This is also called "Mazuela", "Cariñena" or "Carignan". This is a Spanish variety which is considered to originate from the zone of Navarre and La Rioja, whilst being traditionally present in Catalonia and in southeast France. It has also recently been introduced into other countries such as Australia and the United States.
It has never been widely grown in Navarre, with little over 100 hectares, accounting for 1% of vineyards, and particularly located in the Ribera Baja.
It produces fruity, medium bodied wines with a pale colour and high acidity. It is generally used in blended wines to provide freshness (acidity), although there are also some very interesting monovarietal aged wines.
Agricultural data
Vegetative cycle
- Late bud break.
- Flowering end of June.
- Veraison end of August.
- Very late ripening.
- Long cycle.
Pests and diseases
- Very susceptible to oidium.
- Susceptible to botrytis and acid rot.
Habitat
- Dry, mild and warm climates (requires long sunshine hours).
- Not very demanding in terms of soil type, although the soil must be deep.
- Thermal region IV - V.
- Good wind resistance and drought tolerance.
Cluster
- Compact, medium sized, short peduncle. Slightly drooping with 2 small shoulders, which are not so pronounced as for the Tempranillo.
- The average weight is 230 gr. / cluster.
- Medium, deep black, hard, waxy berry, with a thick, firm skin.
Yield
- High, regular yields, year after year.
Source: EVENA
