Parellada

Description

It grows in large, compact bunches. The berries are also large, ellipsoid in shape and with characteristic flavours that bring to mind lemon. It has a low alcohol contact and the wines made from it are fresh and light, with a silky mouthfeel and fairly prominent citric tang. It is used to make sparkling and white wines, the latter to be drun

Data of Interest

Origin: This variety, one of the main ones used to make Cava (together with Macabeo and Xarel.lo), is chiefly grown in the high areas of Catalonia (it is particularly widespread in the Penedès area), although it is also found in Castile-La Mancha and Extremadura.

Synonym: Montones, Montonera, Montonet, Montonega, Masià

Weaknesses: This variety is sensitive to grapevine moth and powdery mildew