Alarije
Alarije | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Alarije Dorada, Barcelonés (more) |
Origin | Spain |
Notable regions | Extremadura |
VIVC number | 213 |
Alarije is a minor variety of white wine grape from Spain. It is most often used in blends.[1]
History
[edit]Alarije is thought to originate in Spain. DNA analysis had shown that it was part of the Malvasia family,[2] but more recent DNA analysis suggests that it is genetically distinct from Malvasia.[3]
Distribution and Wines
[edit]Spain
[edit]Alarije is quite common in Extremadura, particularly in the Cañamero district. It is one of the varieties authorised for the Ribera del Guadiana Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP).[4]
Vine and Viticulture
[edit]To thrive in Extremadura, it must be tolerant of heat and drought.
Synonyms
[edit]Alarije is also known under the synonyms Aceria, Alarije Dorado, Alarije Verdoso, Arin, Aris, Barcelonés, Malvasía de Rioja, Malvasía Riojana, Rojal, Subirat, Subirat Parent, Villanueva, and Villanueva de La Serena.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Robinson, Jancis Vines, Grapes & Wines Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6
- ^ Borrego, J; M. T. de Andrés; J. L. Gómez; J. Ibáñez (2002). Genetic Study of Malvasia and Torrontes Groups through Molecular Markers (PDF). Am. J. Enol. Vitic. pp. 53:2:125–130. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours ISBN 978-1-846-14446-2
- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 9 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0-19-860990-6
- ^ Alarije Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed on June 21, 2010
Further reading
[edit]- Robinson, Jancis Vines, Grapes & Wines Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6