Alarije
White wine grape variety
Also known as Subirat
Alarije is a white wine grape with signature aromas of apple, pear, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Macabeo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on apple-pear fruit with soft floral profile.
- Read apple on a medium-bodied frame before naming Alarije alternatives.
Confidence signals
- Alarije profile
- Apple on a medium/medium frame typical of Alarije.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Extremadura · Ribera del Guadiana · Canamero
- Classic styles: Heat-tolerant Extremaduran white often used in blends for volume and ripe orchard character · Warm-climate orchard profile with low tannin and medium-minus acidity
Common questions
Is Alarije a red or white grape variety?
Alarije is a white wine grape variety.
What does Alarije smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Alarije include apple, pear and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Alarije?
Documented tells for Alarije: Anchor on apple-pear fruit with soft floral profile. and Read apple on a medium-bodied frame before naming Alarije alternatives..
What is Alarije most often confused with in blind tasting?
Alarije is most commonly confused with Airen, Macabeo and Zalema. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Alarije grown?
Classic regions for Alarije include Extremadura, Ribera del Guadiana and Canamero.