Parellada

the apex is open, with high density of laying hairs and strong anthocyanin pigmentation on the edges. The medium, orbicular leaf has five lobes and a slightly open petiolar sinus. The cluster is large and compact, if the yield is high. The medium-sized, spherical berry is hard to detach from the stem and has a thick skin, pink-gold in color.

vine of high vigour and semi-upright growth habit. Susceptible to lack of humidity in the soil, therefore requiring rootstocks that will well exploit the nutritional properties of the soil.

adaptable to contained pruning systems. All buds are very productive; pruning should therefore be short, in order not to deplete the vine.

susceptible to powdery mildew.

it produces straw-yellow, medium-graded, fresh, slightly aromatic and fruity wines with good acidity. Ideal for production of young wines and as a base of sparkling wines.

Parellada: I-37, I-39, I-42.

VCR495, VCR498, VCR500, VCR313.