Palava
White wine grape variety
Also known as Palava Czech
Palava is a white wine grape with signature aromas of rose, lychee, sweet spice. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gewurztraminer and Huxelrebe.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on rose-lychee perfume with gentle spice.
- Check palate as aromatic and persistent.
Confidence signals
- Moravian aromatic profile
- High aroma intensity with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Moravia · Mikulov · South Moravia
- Classic styles: Czech aromatic white crossing with Gewurztraminer (#12609)-like floral-spice profile · Full-flavored white made in dry and sweeter late-harvest styles
Common questions
Is Palava a red or white grape variety?
Palava is a white wine grape variety.
What does Palava smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Palava include rose, lychee and sweet spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Palava?
Documented tells for Palava: Anchor on rose-lychee perfume with gentle spice. and Check palate as aromatic and persistent..
What is Palava most often confused with in blind tasting?
Palava is most commonly confused with Gewurztraminer, Huxelrebe and Muscat Ottonel. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Palava grown?
Classic regions for Palava include Moravia, Mikulov and South Moravia.