Palomino

White grape variety

Origin

This variety is of Spanish origin (Andalusia).

Synonyms

In the European Union, Listán is officially known by other names: Listán blanc (Cyprus), Listán blanco (Spain), Malvasia Rei (Portugal), Palomino, and Palomino fino (Spain).

Phenology

Budbreak period: 5 days after the Chasselas variety.
Ripening period: 2nd period, 2 and a half weeks after the Chasselas variety.

Technological potential

Palomino clusters are very large, and the berries range from medium to large. Palomino has low sugar potential, and its acidity decreases rapidly and intensely upon ripening. The wines are neutral and susceptible to oxidation.

Agronomic characteristics

Listán is a vigorous and very productive variety, susceptible to coulure.
It requires short pruning.
It has a rather prostrate growth habit.
It can be susceptible to powdery mildew and grey rot, especially under conditions favorable for the development of these diseases.
It shows good adaptation to warm and dry conditions.