Vidadillo
Vidadillo de Almonacid (mostly shortened to Vidadillo ) is a Spanish red wine variety that is also known under the name Crespiello . Today it is only grown on two mountain slopes in the Riebera del Jiloca, which was classified as Vino de la Tierra in 2001, southwest of Zaragosa . Occasionally they can also be found in the neighboring DO Cariñena . This grape variety was widespread in this region until around 1900. As ampelografisch similar applies Garnacha Tinta , which it is not identical towards common hoax.
Extension and expansion
In particular on calcareous soils under hard dry conditions, their satisfactory yield could be obtained. To date it has been replaced many times by international, more promising varieties and is considered to be almost extinct. The vines are short, the grapes hang accordingly low on the ground. They grow very quickly and require a lot of maintenance. The cultivation takes place between 600 and 1000 meters altitude.
Its color is reminiscent of Pinot Noir. The aromas are subdued: a nose that is not very intense opens the taste buds. You can feel a touch of plum, clove and tobacco. The comfortably warm body on the palate contains smoky notes in a subtle tannin structure. At first glance, wild cherry prevails, with hibiscus tea notes in the finish.
Synonyms
The grape is also known under the names: Canona, Garnacha Basta, Garnacha Gorda and Vitadillo.
Individual evidence
- ^ Robert Parker: Wine Advocate April 2010
- ↑ Vidadilla on Vino Encasa
- ↑ Sonia García Muñoz: Study of minor grapevine cultivars (Vitis vinifera L.): Description, agronomic and oenological characterization of varieties from the Balearic Islands , Universidada de Valladolid 2008, p. 80.
- ↑ Vidadillo in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)