Palomino
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Palomino Fino, Listán Blanco (Canaries), Malvasia Rei (Portugal)
Palomino is a red wine grape with signature aromas of almond, green apple, dough. Structure: Medium body, Medium(−) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Semillon.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for subtle neutral fruit profile and moderate structure.
- Check aromatic intensity as low compared with most still aromatic whites.
Confidence signals
- Neutral almond-apple character
- Lower aromatic intensity than peers
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jerez · Sanlucar de Barrameda · El Puerto de Santa Maria
- Classic styles: Neutral fortified-wine base grape · Biological-aging sherry base style
Common questions
Is Palomino a red or white grape variety?
Palomino is a red wine grape variety.
What does Palomino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Palomino include almond, green apple and dough. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(−) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Palomino?
Documented tells for Palomino: Look for subtle neutral fruit profile and moderate structure. and Check aromatic intensity as low compared with most still aromatic whites..
What is Palomino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Palomino is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Semillon and Garganega. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Palomino grown?
Classic regions for Palomino include Jerez, Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria.