Lledoner Pelut is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
Look for bright red fruits, cherry, spicy and savory.
The regions that matter for it are Catalonia and Languedoc-Roussillon.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah.
Watch for the synonyms: Grenache Velu, Grenache d’Afrique, Grenache Noir Tomenteux and Garnatxa Peluda.
At the table it suits fried goose liver (libamáj), black-eyed pea, black olive, and tomato salad and marinated lamb pieces with hummus.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Grenache Velu, Grenache d'Afrique, Grenache Noir Tomenteux, Garnatxa Peluda.
Bottles to look for.
- Altavins Vinerel-Les Garnatxa Peluda, Terra Alta, Spain
- Bodegas Edetaria 'Finca la Personal' Vinyes Velles de Garnatxa Peluda, Terra Alta, Spain
- Bodegas Edetaria Lassot, Terra Alta, Spain
- Celler Pinol Garnatxa Peluda, Terra Alta, Spain
- De Mena Clandestine Rose, Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de France
- De Mena Contak, Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de France
- Domaine des Mathouans 'La Belle & Le Pelut', Vin de France
- Domaine Jones 'Along Came Jones' Lledoner Pelut Hairy Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de France
Lledoner Pelut: common questions
01.What does Lledoner Pelut taste like?+
02.Where is Lledoner Pelut from?+
03.Where is Lledoner Pelut grown?+
04.What food pairs with Lledoner Pelut?+
05.What else is Lledoner Pelut called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.