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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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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Somontano, Spain

If you like

Beaujolais

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Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón: common questions

What wine is Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón similar to?
If you usually drink Beaujolais, Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Croatina, Vespolina & Uva Rara, Kallmet, Shesh & Vlosh, Mencía.
Read the deep diveSomontano's Survivors: Parraleta, Moristel & Alcañón

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