Pálava is a variety of white wine grape developed in 1953 by Josef Veverka in Moravia. The variety is a genetic crossbreed of the Gewürztraminer and Müller Thurgau grape varieties.[1]
Pálava | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
![]() Pálava grape cluster | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Origin | Czech Republic |
Original pedigree | Gewürztraminer × Müller Thurgau |
Pedigree parent 1 | Gewürztraminer |
Pedigree parent 2 | Müller Thurgau |
Year of crossing | 1953 |
VIVC number | 8875 |
The variety has not spread far beyond its homeland, outside of the Czech Republic is planted in Slovakia, albeit in small quantities.[2] In 2018 it was grown in the Czech Republic on 594 hectares of vineyards, mostly (45%) in the Mikulov region.[3]
Pálava wines are typically full-bodied, aromatic and subtly sweet. Their colour is golden-yellow.[4]
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- Pálava datasheet in Vitis International Variety Catalogue database