Palomino

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Introduced in the 16^th 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.

AMPELOGRAPHIC DETAILS

YOUNG SHOOTS

Distribution of anthocyanin pigmentation (shoot tips)	Low
Fuzz (or hair) density (shoot tips)	Medium to high

SHOOTS

Growth	Rather horizontal
Back side internode colour	Deep green with red lines
Internodes fuzz (or hair) density	Low
	In August, shoots turn to yellowish brown (deeply grooved)

TENDRILS

Length

Short

VINE STOCK

Vigour	High
Growth	Rather horizontal
Budbreak	Medium
Ripening	Medium

ADULT LEAF

Size	Large
Leaf blade shape	Pentagonal (with 5 lobes clearly apparent, narrow and superimposed)
Swelling on the upper side	Blistered and curved (edges towards the underside)
Serrations (shape and length)	Medium to large and convex
Petiolar sinus shape	V-shaped (open)
Petiole (shape and colour)	Short and thin (green)
Anthocyanin pigmentation of underside main veins	Low
FOLIAR SINUS
Fuzz (or hair) density between veins (bent hairs)	High
Fuzz (or hair) density between veins (upright hairs)	Low

BUNCH / CLUSTER

Size and compactness	Medium to large and tight
Petiole length	Very short

BERRY

Size	Medium
Shape	Spherical
Point of rupture	Hardly noticeable
Skin colour and thickness	Thin with a yellowish green colour
Anthocyanin pigmentation of flesh	None
Special flavours	Soft, juicy and rather fruity, but without any special flavour
Pedicel detachment	Difficult
Seeds	Yes
Main colour (without visible surface bloom)	Yellowish green