Grape variety officially declared to be original to Jerez. In fact this grape probably was brought already by Phoenicians and later by Romans.

Divided in three different sub-varieties: Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez, Palomino Basto with Palomino Filo being the most cultivated one.

Description: Medium sized bunches with green-yellow berries of middle size, Fertile and highly productive variety.

Profile: Quiet resistant to dry conditions, Low in sugar, Low acidity, Medium ripening period.

Aromas: Neutral or light in aroma which cause more reflection of terroir in final product.

Main region: Marco de Jerez.

Other Regions: Canary Islands, Galicia, South Africa, Castilla León.

Blending: Occasionally with PX or Moscatel grape varieties.

Suggestions:

• FINO DEL PUERTO – Bodegas Lustau
• FINO QUINTA – Bodegas Osborne