Alarije is a minor variety of white
wine
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grape from
Spain
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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
Malvasia
Malvasia (), also known as Malvazia, is a group of wine grape varieties grown historically in the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia, but now grown in many of the winemaking regions of the world. In the past, the names Malvasia, Malvazia, ...
family,
but more recent DNA analysis suggests that it is genetically distinct from
Malvasia
Malvasia (), also known as Malvazia, is a group of wine grape varieties grown historically in the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia, but now grown in many of the winemaking regions of the world. In the past, the names Malvasia, Malvazia, ...
.
[J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz ''Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours'' ]
Distribution and Wines
Spain
Alarije is quite common in
Extremadura
Extremadura ( ; ; ; ; Fala language, Fala: ''Extremaúra'') is a landlocked autonomous communities in Spain, autonomous community of Spain. Its capital city is Mérida, Spain, Mérida, and its largest city is Badajoz. Located in the central- ...
, 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.
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, Vitis International Variety Catalogue
The Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) is a database of various species and varieties/cultivars of grapevine, the genus ''Vitis''. VIVC is administered by the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding (''Institut für Rebenzüchtung G ...
, 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