Doradillo is a white wine grape grown primarily in the Riverland region of South Australia.[1] It originates from Spain, and is also known as Blanquette of South Australia.[2]
| Doradillo | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Blanquette of South Australia |
| Origin | Spain |
| Notable regions | Riverland |
Doradillo is also used as a synonym for the grape varieties Jaén Blanco[3] and Doradilla,[4] but Doradilla is also a distinct variety.
References
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- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 109 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Doradillo Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on November 13, 2009
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Jaen Blanco Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on November 13, 2009
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Doradilla Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on November 13, 2009
Further reading
edit- Robinson, Jancis (1992). Vines, Grapes and Wines: The Wine Drinker's Guide to Grape Varieties. Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1-85732-999-5.
- Robinson, Jancis (2006). The Oxford Companion to Wine, third edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-860990-2.
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