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Parellada

The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Martorella, Moltonach, Montañesa, Montona, Montònec, Montònech, Montònega, Montòneo, Montònero, Parellada Blanc, Perellada, Verda Grossa. It was already widespread in Aragon in the 14th century under different names. In the 15th century, the German doctor (personal physician to the king's daughter Mary of Castile) and amateur winemaker Jaume Roig (+1478) prepared a Montònec white wine, which King Juan II (1378-1479) was delighted with. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2013, it is probably a natural cross between Hebén x unknown partner. However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see under molecular genetics). The very late ripening vine is susceptible to powdery mildew. It produces fruity, aromatic white wines with fine acidity.

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The variety is cultivated in the Spanish region of Catalonia, especially in the areas of Conca de Barberà, Costers del Segre, Penedès and Tarragona. Along with Macabeo and Xarello, it is one of the main varieties for cava. It is mainly used as a blending partner, but also for single-varietal wines. Small areas of cultivation also exist on the Balearic main island of Mallorca and in France. In Spain, a total of 7,137 hectares of vineyards were reported in 2016, with a strong downward trend (in 2000, there were 11,188 hectares). This puts the variety in 94th place in the global grape variety ranking (Kym Anderson).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Grape variety: By Justus Hayes - originally posted to Flickr as St. Sadurni d'Anoia, CC BY 2.0, Link

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