The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Casta de Montúo, Firmissima, Getibi, Granadina, Jetibi, Lorca, Morata, Mantuo Basto, Morata, Moravita, Moravita Portugais, Perrera, Perrunas, Perruno Común, Perruno de Arcos, Perruno de la Sierra, Perruno de Sierra, Perruno Duro, Perruno Duro de Roxas Clemente, Perruno Fino, Perruno Tierno, Peruno Duro de Roxas Clement, Rochas, Royal, Royal Madrid, San Jeronimo, Tribu Perrunos, Vidueño and Vidueño Blanco. It should not be confused with the variety Zalema (synonym Perruna) due to synonyms that seem to indicate it. The variety was first mentioned in 1792 by the agronomist Cristóbal Conde Medina (1726-1798) as occurring in Extremadura. In 1807, the botanist Simon de Rojas Clemente y Rubio (1777-1827) described the three varieties Perruno Duo with white berries, Perruno Común or Perruno Pierrot with reddish berries and Perruno Negro with black berries.
The parentage is unknown (ex VIVC catalogue). According to DNA analyses carried out in 2003, there could be a parent-offspring relationship with the variety Moscatel Negro (Listán Prieto), although Perruno is more likely as a descendant. The early budding vine is generally well resistant to pests and vine diseases. It produces rather low-acid white wines of simple quality, intended for quick consumption. The variety is grown almost exclusively in the Extremadura region, where it is authorised in the Ribera del Guadiana area. There is also a small population in Andalusia. In 2016, a total of 745 hectares of vines were reported in Spain, with an extremely downward trend; in 2000, the figure was 2,831 hectares (Kym Anderson statistics).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
