Zalema is a white Spanish wine grape variety planted mainly in Condado de Huelva. As a varietal, Zalema produces heavy, full bodied wines.[1]

Zalema
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledSee list of synonyms
OriginSpain
VIVC number13375

Synonyms

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The origin of the word is, according to the R.A.E., from the Spanish Arabic assalám 'alík, peace be with you, an expression of greeting. Zalema is also known under the synonyms Del Pipajo, Perruna, Torrontes de Motilla, Ignobilis, Rebazo, Salemo, Salerno, Zalemo, and Zalemo Rebazo.[2]

References

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  1. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 129 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
  2. ^ "Zalema". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Retrieved 2010-01-31.