Parellada
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Montonec, Montonega
Parellada is a red wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Macabeo and Albarino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for delicate floral citrus profile in a light sparkling-base frame.
- Check for high acidity and low body before defaulting to Glera (#9741).
Confidence signals
- Lemon-floral profile
- High acidity with light structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Penedes · Cava DO · Conca de Barbera
- Classic styles: High-acid delicate cava base grape · Light floral Mediterranean sparkling base
Common questions
Is Parellada a red or white grape variety?
Parellada is a red wine grape variety.
What does Parellada smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Parellada include lemon, green apple and white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Parellada?
Documented tells for Parellada: Look for delicate floral citrus profile in a light sparkling-base frame. and Check for high acidity and low body before defaulting to Glera (#9741)..
What is Parellada most often confused with in blind tasting?
Parellada is most commonly confused with Macabeo, Albarino and Glera. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Parellada grown?
Classic regions for Parellada include Penedes, Cava DO and Conca de Barbera.