Gorgollasa

The red grape variety originates from the main island of Mallorca in the Spanish Balearic archipelago. Synonyms are Gargallosa, Gargolla, Gargollasa, Gargollassa, Gargollosa, Gorgollassa and Gorgollosa. It was first mentioned in 1839 as the main variety of the Raiguer area of Mallorca. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2012, it comes from a presumably natural cross between Hebén x Monastrell (ex Wine Grapes). However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see Molecular Genetics). However, the paternal variety was not confirmed by analyses carried out most recently in 2018 and is therefore unknown. The late-ripening vine is resistant to both powdery mildews, but susceptible to botrytis. It produces fresh red wines with moderate acidity and alcohol content, gentle tannins and aromas of strawberries that tend to oxidise. The variety, which is threatened with extinction, was successfully revived in the late 1990s by a few wineries on Mallorca, such as Hereus de Ribas. In 2016, 5 hectares of vines were designated (Kym Anderson).

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