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level: White Grapes - Descriptions

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Preferred climate, characteristics and flavor profile of white grapes

level questions: White Grapes - Descriptions

QuestionAnswer
AirenMost planted variety; drought, insect and disease resistant; neutral and moderately acidic wine
AlarijeThick-skinned and late ripening; prone to fungal disease; prone to oxidation; well suited to oak.
AlbarinoThick-skinned but mildew can be a problem; wines are mineral with bright acidty, floral aromatics and flavors of peach, apricot and grapefruit
Albillo MayorDisease-resistent, low yielding; thin-skinned and prone to sunburn; wines are aromatic, low in acid and high in alcohol
Albillo RealDoes well in hot, dry areas with sandy soils; thin skinned and buds early; wines fairly neutral but have heavy mouthfeel
Cayetana BlancaDrought resistant and productive; thrives in warm growing conditions and sandy soil; wines moderate in alcohol and acidity and neutral in aroma and flavor
Corbou BlancOne of three grapes called Hondarribi Zuri, which means "white from Hondarribi"
Dona BlancaPrefers warm growing conditions, but must be harvested before acids drop; wines offer complex aromatics of acacia, laurel, citrus and stone fruit.
Doradilla(NOT DORADILLO) Wines are full bodied and highly aromatic with notes of pear, citrus peel and almond, saline character to its racy acidity.
Forastera Blanca(NOT DORADILLO) Wines are full bodied and highly aromatic with notes of pear, citrus peel and almond, saline character to its racy acidity.
Garnacha BlancaColor mutation of Garnacha Tinta, but buds later and ripens earlier; wines high alcohol, moderately low acid, prone to oxidation.
GodelloHigh-quality, aromatic variety often compared to Chardonnay; wines full bodied, ample alcohol, good acid and hold up well to barrel aging.
Hondarribi ZuriThree white grapes from Hondarribi: Courbu Blanc, Crouchen, Noah
LairenProductive and drought resistant, especially in clay soils; wines high in alcohol and acidity.
Listan BlancoThin skinned and thrives in Andalucia's albariza soil; productive vine; wine low in acid and aromatics.
MacabeoLate to bud and ripen, does best in hot, dry growing conditions; resistant to oxidation; adds softness and perfume to Cava.
MalvarProductive and drought resistant, especially in clay soils; wines high in alcohol and acidity.
Malvasia AromaticaRipens early; wines are highly aromatic, medium to full bodied with moderate acidity; used to produce vinos dulces.
Malvasia de LanzaroteEarly ripening and resistant to pests and diseases; wines full-bodied and low in acidity with notes of citrus and tropical fruit
Moscatel de AlejandriaLikes warm areas, ripens late so warm autumn essential; makes dessert wines with exotic aromas of orange blossom and rose petals
Mostatel de Gran MenudoRipens to high sugar, extract and acid levels; wines are vibrant, aromatic with hints of raisin, honey, peach, apricot, mango, orange blossom and musk
Muscat Blanc a Petits GrainsRipens to high sugar, extract and acid levels; wines are vibrant, aromatic with hints of raisin, honey, peach, apricot, mango, orange blossom and musk
Palamino FinoThin skinned and thrives in Andalucia's albariza soil; productive vine; wine low in acid and aromatics.
Pansa BlancaHigh yielding, yet ripens high-acid, high-extract fruit with high sugar; delivers structure and flavors of herbs and citrus to Cava and still wines
PardinaDrought resistant and productive; thrives in warm growing conditions and sandy soil; wines moderate in alcohol and acidity and neutral in aroma and flavor
ParelladaEarly budding, very late ripening, low in alcohol; brings finesse and lemony freshness to Cava blend
Pedro XimenezProductive, thick skinned grape susceptible to rot and mildew; makes rich, luscious fortified wines, low in acidity, moderately high in alcohol and often viscous
Picapoll Blanco(NOT PIQUEPOUL) Closely related to France's Clairette Blanche
Prensal BlancProductive vine that produces wines with low acidity that are prone to oxidation
SiriaPrefers warm growing conditions, but must be harvested before acids drop; wines offer complex aromatics of acacia, laurel, citrus and stone fruit.
TreixaduraVigorous and productive, thin skinned and susceptible to rot and mildew; wines display citrus and stone fruite aromatics; often blended
VerdejoNot vigorous; it is drought-resistant, but susceptible to mildew; wines have moderately high levels of acidity and alcohol and bay leaf aroma
VijiriegoProductive, vigorous and disease resistant; wines are fresh, low alcohol, high acid
ViuraLate to bud and ripen, does best in hot, dry growing conditions; resistant to oxidation; adds softness and perfume to Cava.
Xarel.loHigh yielding, yet ripens high-acid, high-extract fruit with high sugar; delivers structure and flavors of herbs and citrus to Cava and still wines
ZalemaVigorous, productive and drought resistant; wines fairly neutral with hints of almonds and prone to oxidation