Palomino Flashcards
1
Q
early, mid, or late budding and ripening?
A
mid budding, mid to late ripening
2
Q
pests and hazards
A
downy and powdery mildew; tendency to oxidize
- RESISTANT TO ROT
- WELL SUITED TO DRY, HOT WEATHER
- PRODUCES LARGE YIELDS
3
Q
regions
A
Spain / Jerez (Palomino Fino / Listan)
- principal variety for all dry and sweetened styles of sherry
4
Q
style
A
neutral variety (does add much primary notes); low acid
as a varietal wine it is low in alc and usually picked early
- lemon, jackfruit, almond, saline, mushroom
