Parraleta
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinta Caiada, Bonvedro, Monvedro, Pau Ferro, Carenisca, Tinta Lameira, Salceño Negro, VIVC 8951
Parraleta is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red currant, sour cherry, floral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tempranillo and Carignan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-currant and sour-cherry fruit with floral lift.
- Check structure as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Parraleta profile
- Medium tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Somontano · Aragon · Huesca · Portugal / Alentejo / Estremoz (Tinta Caiada / Vinha do Lado) · Portugal / Alentejo (Herdade da Cardeira Tinta Caiada) · Spain / Aragón / Somontano
- Classic styles: Low-yield native red of Somontano preserved through regional rescue programs and used for freshness and aromatic lift · Bright red-fruit profile with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Parraleta a red or white grape variety?
Parraleta is a red wine grape variety.
What does Parraleta smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Parraleta include red currant, sour cherry and floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Parraleta?
Documented tells for Parraleta: Anchor on red-currant and sour-cherry fruit with floral lift. and Check structure as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Parraleta most often confused with in blind tasting?
Parraleta is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Carignan and Mencia. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Parraleta grown?
Classic regions for Parraleta include Somontano, Aragon, Huesca and Portugal / Alentejo / Estremoz (Tinta Caiada / Vinha do Lado).