Palomino is a white grape variety, with its roots in Andalucia, Spain.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to nut, apple, melon, herbal and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Jerez, Canary Islands, California and South Africa.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel de Alejandria.
On other labels it goes by Listán Blanco, Listán de Jerez, Listrão and Fransdurif.
At the table it suits oysters with lime vinaigrette, grilled trout with toasted pinenuts and sesame-marinated salmon.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Listán Blanco, Listán de Jerez, Listrão, Fransdurif, Manzanilla de Sanlucar.
Bottles to look for.
- A.R. Valdespino Inocente Single Vineyard Fino Sherry, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Cota 45 UBE de Uberrima Miraflores Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz, Spain
- Bodegas Cota 45 UBE de Uberrima Paganilla, Spain
- Bodegas Luis Perez 'El Muelle de Olaso' Carrascal Blanco Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz, Spain
- Bodegas Luis Perez 'La Escribana' Macharnudo, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Tradicion Fino Sherry, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Tradicion VORS 30 Years Old Oloroso Sherry, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Tradicion VORS 30 Years Old Palo Cortado Sherry, Andalucia, Spain
Palomino: common questions
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02.Where is Palomino from?+
03.Where is Palomino grown?+
04.What food pairs with Palomino?+
05.What else is Palomino called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.