Doradillo is a white wine grape grown primarily in the Riverland region of South Australia.[1] It originates from Spain, and is also known as Blanquette of South Australia.[2]

Doradillo
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledBlanquette of South Australia
OriginSpain
Notable regionsRiverland

Doradillo is also used as a synonym for the grape varieties Jaén Blanco[3] and Doradilla,[4] but Doradilla is also a distinct variety.

References

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  1. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 109 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
  2. ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Doradillo Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on November 13, 2009
  3. ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Jaen Blanco Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on November 13, 2009
  4. ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Doradilla Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on November 13, 2009

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