Underdog Grape · Spain

Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón

Pronounced pah-rah-LEH-tah

In the Pyrenean foothills of Aragón, three native grapes were nearly farmed out of existence by international varieties. Parraleta, Moristel, and Alcañón are the survivors worth seeking.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
Somontano, Spain
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The region

Somontano, Spain

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Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón: common questions

How do you pronounce Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón?
Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón is pronounced pah-rah-LEH-tah.
Where does Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón come from?
Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón grows in Somontano, Spain.
What does Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón taste like?
Expect dark cherry, wild berry, wild herb, earth. Closest familiar reference: a high-acid Mediterranean red — a lighter Mencía or a Cru Beaujolais.
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