With this latest installment that adds to the I, II, III y IV, we finish with the review of the white grape varieties most relevant. Discover below others nine more, with their characteristics and typical growing areas en Spain. Soon we will also begin to remember what the red varieties that these days are being harvested in the northern hemisphere.
Pedro Ximénez, the best known among grape varieties
Variety widely established in Andalusia, especially in the provinces of Córdoba and Cádiz, But also Valencia. Bill Pedro Ximénez it is resistant to drought, wind and cold. Its bunches are large and somewhat compact. It produces grapes with a high concentration of sugars, which is why they are made with it very alcoholic wines.
It tolerates very well biological breeding with it are produced sweet wines very aromatic and with high density. For these reasons, of the grape varieties white, it is the most used in the kitchen.
Riesling
Variety of German origin, is very present in Alsacia and in the region of Rhine. In Spain It is grown mainly in Catalonia and something in Aragon. It is a variety that adapts well to the cold and its maturation is late. Its clusters are small and compact.
It has a medium sugar level and acidity. It is very aromatic and fruity. The Riesling has a lot potential in barrel managing to evolve in an extraordinary way most of the time.
Sauvignon Blanc
De French origin, It is one of the queen grape varieties of french white wines along with the Chardonnay. Currently widely cultivated in areas such as New Zealand, Argentina, Chile and South Africa.
En Spain, is grown in areas north and Catalonia. Its maturation is late and it is resistant to cold. Its bunches are medium and compact. With the Sauvignon Blanc Fresh wines are produced with a lot of floral intensity and herbaceous aromas. Here they are usually carried out blends together with the Verdejo variety.
Torrontés
Its origin is located in Galicia and Portugal. It is the second variety for production in the DO Ribeiro. It is grown mainly in Galician lands and Castilla-León. Its clusters are small and compact. Its maturation is early and it is very sensitive to frost. Produces fresh and young wines very interesting for its contribution of aromas.
braiding
Galician variety too. It is the first variety of the DO Ribeiro. This variety is late maturing and very sensitive to drought. With good conditions it has a good production. Its bunches are large and compact. The braiding produces fresh wines with a very balanced acidity and an excellent aromatic aspect.
Verdejo, among the national grape varieties
It is a variety of origin Spanish, its cultivation occurs in the northern and central Spain. It is the main variety of the DO Rueda. Its maturation is medium late and produces small and compact bunches.
With variety Verdejo great white wines are produced as it perfectly harmonizes the alcoholic degree, its aroma and acidity.
Viognier
Variety French that is being reborn by its high value in winemaking. Its clusters are small and compact. It provides a good alcoholic value with a low acidity. Produces aromatic and fruity wines with a complex structure and lasting on the palate.
Xarel-lo, another of the common grape varieties
This other one of the grape varieties quite common it is grown mainly in the DO del Penedés, Alella, Costers del Segre and Cava. Along with the varieties Macabeo and Parellada they are part of the majority of cava elaborations. It is resistant to drought and little to frost. Its maturation is medium-late. With the sharel it aromatic, fresh wines are made and it is excellent to make blends of dry wines.
Salaam
It is the most cultivated variety in the DO County of Huelva, which is where it is basically grown. It is very resistant to drought and little to vine fungi. Its clusters are small and not very compact.
With the variety Zalema Very fruity but not very aromatic wines with a medium alcohol content are made. With it the known orange wine of the DO Huelva, as well as fine wines of biological aging.
Now, you know a little better all these white grape varieties to be an expert in recognizing it.
