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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

A 
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

A 
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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