Paseo de la constitución 106. 24540 Cacabelos (León) Spain
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Palomino
Introduced in the 16th century by the troops of Flanders, Palomino is the main variety in the south of Spain to produce the unique wines of the Sherry area. However, it’s widely grown throughout Spain for its high productive potential. In the old vineyards of Bierzo, Palomino grows together with Godello, Doña Blanca, Mencía and Alicante Bouschet. With a pale yellow colour and low acidity, wines produced with Palomino are light and not very aromatic (subtle grassy notes). It’s resistant to drought, but sensitive to downy mildew, powdery mildew and grape moth.
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AMPELOGRAPHIC DETAILS |
YOUNG SHOOTS
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Distribution of anthocyanin pigmentation (shoot tips) |
Low |
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Fuzz (or hair) density (shoot tips) |
Medium to high |
SHOOTS
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Growth |
Rather horizontal |
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Back side internode colour |
Deep green with red lines |
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Internodes fuzz (or hair) density |
Low |
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In August, shoots turn to yellowish brown (deeply grooved) |
TENDRILS
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Length |
Short |
VINE STOCK
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Vigour |
High |
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Growth |
Rather horizontal |
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Budbreak |
Medium |
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Ripening |
Medium |
ADULT LEAF
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Size |
Large |
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Leaf blade shape |
Pentagonal (with 5 lobes clearly apparent, narrow and superimposed) |
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Swelling on the upper side |
Blistered and curved (edges towards the underside) |
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Serrations (shape and length) |
Medium to large and convex |
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Petiolar sinus shape |
V-shaped (open) |
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Petiole (shape and colour) |
Short and thin (green) |
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Anthocyanin pigmentation of underside main veins |
Low |
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FOLIAR SINUS |
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Fuzz (or hair) density between veins (bent hairs) |
High |
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Fuzz (or hair) density between veins (upright hairs) |
Low |
BUNCH / CLUSTER
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Size and compactness |
Medium to large and tight |
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Petiole length |
Very short |
BERRY
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Size |
Medium |
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Shape |
Spherical |
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Point of rupture |
Hardly noticeable |
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Skin colour and thickness |
Thin with a yellowish green colour |
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Anthocyanin pigmentation of flesh |
None |
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Special flavours |
Soft, juicy and rather fruity, but without any special flavour |
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Pedicel detachment |
Difficult |
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Seeds |
Yes |
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Main colour (without visible surface bloom) |
Yellowish green |
