Grapes Flashcards
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Airén
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Most Planted White, Most maligned Best for Brandy Easy growing, resistant to drought, insects, diseases High Yield Neutral, M Acid
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Alarije
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White Native Extremadura X - Gibi & Planta Nova Related to PX Productive, thick skin, late ripen Prone to Fungal Disease High Acid, Prone to O2, Good in oak Dry, sweet, Fortified
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Albariño
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White indigenous to NW Iberia (Spain/Portugal)
Val do Salnés - oldest growing
Thick Skins, mildew problem
Bright Acid, mineral, floral, peach, apricot, grapefruit
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Albillo Mayor
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White Disease resistant Low Yield Thin skins prone to sunburn & frost Aromatic Low Acid, High ABV
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Albillo Real
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White
Thin skinned, buds early
Prefers hot, dry sandy soils
Neutral with weighty mouthfeel
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Albillo in general
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Several white Spanish grapes are referred to as “Albillo ….”
Generic term allowed in many regions
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Cayetana Blanca
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One of oldest (Iberia) Parented 16 grapes (Listán Prieto and Castelão-Portuguese) Drought resistant, productive Likes warmth and sandy soils Med ABV & Acid Neutral
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Courbu Blanc
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White French Grape Once thought to be Hondarribi Zuri Small berries Subtle wines Med Acid & ABV
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Doradilla
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Native white to Málaga Offspring of Albillo Mayor Medium clusters with small berries Prone to Mildew Full Body, Racy Acid. Highly aromatic Pear, Citrus, Almond, Saline
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Garnacha Blanca
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White color mutation of red Garnacha buds later/ripens earlier High ABV, Low Acid Prone to O2 Proper vinification = floral Oak is often used texture & complexity
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Godello
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Native white to Galicía Almost extinct 1970s Recovered by DO Valdeorras HQ, Aromatic Compared with Chardonnay High sugar, Full Body, M-H Acidity Good for barrel aging
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Hondarribi Zuri
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Many white grapes used this prior to DNA
Zuri = “White” in Basque
DNA ID 3 white grapes
Courbu Blanc (French), Crouchen & Noah (US)
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Lairén
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Once ID as Airén But separate Native to Andalucía, grown near Madrid Productive, drought resistant Likes clay soils High ABV & Acid
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Macabeo / Viura
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White Native to Catalunya Primary for Cava Late bud / Late ripen Prone to rot Prefers hot, dry conditions Semi-aromatic, L-M Acid Resistant to O2 Good for barrel age
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Malvasía Aromática
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Ancient white Unknown origin Ripens early Highly aromatic M-F Body, M Acid Vinos Dulces Exotic tropical fruits and aromas
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Malvasía de Lanzarote
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Native Canary Islands Recently appointed X - Malvasía Aromática & Marmajuelo Early ripening, resistant to pest, disease Full Body, Low Acid Citrus & Tropical Fruit
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Moscatel de Alejandría
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Ancient white offspring of Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains Less elegant Prefers warmth Large bunches of big berries Ripens late, High sugar Used for desert wines Orange blossom & rose
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Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
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White Greece origins
Vibrant, Aromatic
Raisin, honey, peach, apricot, mango, orange blossom
High sugar, High Acid
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Palomino Fino
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White basis for Sherry Native to Andalucía Thrives in albariza soils Thin skin, Low Acid Not aromatic
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Parellada
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Native white in Aragón 1/3 traditional Cava varieties Early budding, very late ripening Lower ABV Finesse, Lemony Freshness
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Cava Grapes
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Parellada - Finesse & freshness
Xarel.lo - Structure & herbs and citrus (Benchmark)
Macabeo - Softness & Perfume
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Pedro Ximénez
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Native white to Andalucía Productive, large bunches of big & small berries Thick skins Susceptible to rot & mildew Sun-dried to concentrate sugars Rich fortified wines Low Acid, High ABV, Viscous Grapy & raisin
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Picapoll Blanco
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Native white to Cataluńa
Maybe be related to Clairette Blanche (Fr)
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Prensal Blanc / Moll
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Native white to Las Islas Baleares
Very Productive
Low Acid, Prone to O2
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Síria
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Native white to Portugal
More widely planted in Portugal
Prefers warmth
Harvest timing matter to prevent drop in acidity
Acacia, Laurel, Citrus, Stone Fruit
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Treixadura
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Traditional white in Galicia
Unrelated to other Galician grapes but blended with them
DNA to Vinho Verde grapes
Vigorous, Productive
Thin Skin, susceptible to rot & mildew
Citrus, Stone Fruit
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Verdejo
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"Green" - color of bloom on grape
Maybe intro'd by Arabs
Identical to Albillo de Nava
Not Vigorous but drought resistant
M-H Acid & ABV
Bay Leaf (distinctive)
Can be barrel aged for nuttiness
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Vijiriego
What grape believed take from Andalucía to Canaries 15/16th c
Productive, Vigorous
Disease resitant
Fresh, Low ABV, High Acid wines
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Xarel.lo
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Believed native to Sites, Catalan
1/3 Primary grapes in Cava
High Yield
High Acid, High Extract, High Sugar
Structure & flavors
Herbs, Citrus
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Zalema
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Native white to Huelva or Anducía
Vigorous, Productive, Drought resitant
Large bunches, med berries
Neutral wines
Tends to O2
Almonds
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Alicante Henri Bouschet
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Red Grape 1800s French, Henri Bouschet, blended Grenache with Petit Bouschet
2 crosses remain and planted together
High Yield, Vigorous
Thrives in warmth
Adds Fruit & Color to blend
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Bobal
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Native red from Utiel-Requena, Valencia
Vigorous, Productive
Drought resistant
Prone to rot/mildew
Deep Color, Supple Tannin, Bright Acidity, M ABV
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Callet
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Red grape
"Callet" = Black on Mallorca
X - Palomino & Villandiel (debated)
Light Tannin, M Acid, L-M ABV
Red Fruit, Violet, Mineral, Saline
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Fogneu
Native red to Mallorca
Similar style to Gamay
Blended with Callet & Manto Negro
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Garnacha Peluda
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Red grape
"Hairy Grenache" - leaves have downy underside to help retain water
Wind resistant
Lower ABV & Higher acidity than Garnacha
Prone to O2
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Garnacha Tinta
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Red native to Aragòn
Vigorous, Productive
Extremely drought resistant
Wind resistant
L Tannin, M Acid, H ABV
Prone to Oxidation
Versatile in style eg fruit forward or aged. Rosado or Tintos
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Graciano
Red grape of Spanish origin
Vigorous, late-ripening, low yield, drought resistant
Bright Acid, Fruity Flavors
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Hondarribi Beltza
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Red grape from Hondarribia in Pais Vasco
"Beltza" = Black in Basque
Related to CabFranc
Deep Color, H Tannin, H Acid, A ABV
Herbal Aromatics
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Listán Negro
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Red Native to Canaries
Not related to Listán Blanco
Unrelated to any grape
Vigorous, Productive
Easy drinking, Low Tannins
Raspberry, Blackberry, Licorice, Pepper
Does well with Carbonic Maceration
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Manto Negro
Red Native in Mallorca
Productive, mildew resistant
Light Color, H ABV, prone to O2
Blending partner with Callet
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Mazuelo
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Red grape
Old, believe native in Argón
Vigorous, Productive
Late bud / Late ripening
Need long, hot growing season
Deep Color, H Tannin, H Acid
Need tannin management or becomes too high
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Mencía
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Native to Bierzo (León Province)
Jaen in Portugal
NOT productive, Wind-sensitive, susceptible to rot and mildew
Light, Vibrant, Soft Tannin, M ABV
Loses Acidity at harvest
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Monastrell
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"Monastery"
Native red in Valencia
Late-ripening, requires heat
Prefers Med climate with moderate temp swings
Dark Color, H Tannin, H ABV
Dark Black Fruit, Meaty
Wines can be reductive
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Prieto Picudo
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Believed native to NW Spain
Related to Alfrocheiro (Portugal) but not Picudo Blanco
Low-vigor, low yield
Prefers Temperate climate
M Color, H Acid, H ABV
Pronounced Berry, Aromatic
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Rufete
Old red Native to Central Portugal (Tinta Pinheira)
Ripens late, challenging to grow
Light Color, H Acid, L ABV
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Tempranillo
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"Early" - Most widely planted
Early-bud, early ripen
Moderate to high yields
M-L Acid, H Tannin
Not fruit forward
Hints of Strawberry & Cherry
Dominate Leather & Spice
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Trepat
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Native red in NE Spain
Vigorous & Productive
Large clusters
Thick skins, but light colored wines
M Tannins, M Acid
Prized for Berry Fruit and Cinnamon
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Maturana Tinta
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Saved from extinction
Used in Tempranillo blends
Intense Color & Firm Tannins
ROCa Rioja 2007
Buds late, ripens early
Small bunches, med berries, thick skins
Prone to disease
Deep color, herbaceous notes
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