Giro Blanco

The white grape variety originates from the Spanish Balearic capital Mallorca. The parentage is unknown. It is not a mutation or there is no genetic relationship to the red varieties Garnacha Tinta (with synonym Giró) or Girò in Sardinia. The late-ripening vine is resistant to both types of mildew, but susceptible to botrytis. It yields alcohol-rich, aromatic white wines with flavours of pineapple, citrus and mango. The almost extinct variety has been revitalised. However, no stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).

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