# Piment Gorria

Also known as Gorria, Ezpeletako Biperra.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Piment Gorria is a Capsicum annuum landrace from Basque Country, France. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,500–2,500 SHU (Official breeder). Flavor is fruity, sweet, smoky. Used for Basque cuisine, piperade sauce, seasoning for meat fish and vegetables, dried powder, pickling. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/13 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 1,500–2,500 SHU · Official breeder
  Syndicat du Piment d'Espelette AOP
  https://www.pimentdespelette.com/use-pepper-espelette-in-the-kitchen/?lang=en

- 2,000–4,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Inferno Peppers
  https://www.inferno-peppers.fr/produits/graines/10-graines-de-piment-gorria

- 4,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chili Plants
  https://chili-plants.com/en/chilli-varieties/chili-gorria/

- 4,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Graines Baumaux
  https://www.graines-baumaux.fr/169930-piment-gorria.html

## Heritage

Landrace

Piment Gorria is a traditional landrace.

The AOP syndicate and official cahier des charges describe Gorria as a local Capsicum annuum kept by centuries of Basque farm-saved mass selection, with no named parents. Seed catalogs treat it as a traditional Basque type; none list a cross.

## Page sources

- [Official AOP Piment d'Espelette identity sheet — Gorria variety, fruit size, force 4/10, farmhouse seed](https://www.pimentdespelette.com/espelette-pepper/?lang=en)
- [Official AOP kitchen FAQ — 1500–2500 SHU and 4/10 simplified Scoville](https://www.pimentdespelette.com/use-pepper-espelette-in-the-kitchen/?lang=en)
- [INAO official product page for the Piment d'Espelette AOP](https://www.inao.gouv.fr/produit/piment-despelette-ou-piment-despelette-ezpeletako-biperra-20184)
- [Chili Pepper Madness Espelette/Gorria profile — flavor, ripening, culinary use](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/espelette-pepper/)
- [Ferme de Sainte Marthe catalog — traditional Basque Gorria type Espelette](https://www.fermedesaintemarthe.com/products/piment-gorria-type-espelette-ab)
- [USDA FDC 170106 raw red hot chili — proxy nutrition values stored on this record](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170106/nutrients)
- [Wikipedia Espelette pepper — Gorria required for AOP, communes, festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espelette_pepper)

## FAQ
### How hot is Piment Gorria?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,500–2,500 SHU (Official breeder). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Piment Gorria taste like?

Fruity and fresh with mild hints of heat and slight smokiness; reminiscent of roasted bell pepper or tomato when fresh. Drying brings out a smoky sweetness similar to smoked paprika.

### How do I grow Piment Gorria?

Piment Gorria: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical mild humid climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Piment Gorria?

Pimento, Aleppo, Kashmiri Chili, Cubanelle

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/piment-gorria
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data