Zalema
White wine grape variety
Also known as Zalema Huelva
Zalema is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, lemon, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Macabeo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on lemon-green-apple fruit with subtle herbal edge.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Zalema profile
- Green apple on a medium/medium frame typical of Zalema.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Condado de Huelva · Andalusia · Southwest Spain
- Classic styles: Traditional Huelva white grape used for dry and oxidative styles in warm Atlantic-influenced Andalusian vineyards · Neutral citrus-herbal profile with low tannin and moderate-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Zalema a red or white grape variety?
Zalema is a white wine grape variety.
What does Zalema smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Zalema include green apple, lemon and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Zalema?
Documented tells for Zalema: Anchor on lemon-green-apple fruit with subtle herbal edge. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Zalema most often confused with in blind tasting?
Zalema is most commonly confused with Airen, Macabeo and Pedro Ximenez. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Zalema grown?
Classic regions for Zalema include Condado de Huelva, Andalusia and Southwest Spain.