Alarije is a minor variety of white

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grape from

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. It is most often used in blends.

History

Alarije is thought to originate in Spain. DNA analysis had shown that it was part of the

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family, but more recent DNA analysis suggests that it is genetically distinct from

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Distribution and Wines

Spain

Alarije is quite common in

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, particularly in the Cañamero district. It is one of the varieties authorised for the Ribera del Guadiana ''Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP)''. J. Robinson (ed) ''"The Oxford Companion to Wine"'' Third Edition pg 9 Oxford University Press 2006

Vine and Viticulture

To thrive in Extremadura, it must be tolerant of heat and drought.

Synonyms

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. Alarije
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, accessed on June 21, 2010

References

External links

Guide to the wine grape varieties in Spain
{{Wine by country Spanish wine Grape varieties of Spain White wine grape varieties