Extractability in various solvents of grape skin proteins from cv Palomino, the most abundant and characteristic grape in the sherry zone, was studied. The greatest extractability was obtained in NaOH solutions.Amino acid analysis of the various protein extracts showed that the most abundant amino acid was glutamic acid and the limiting ones were tryptophan and the sulphur-containing amino acids, methionine and cystine.Grape skin represents about 3-5% of the whole weight of pomace, and the protein content of skin is about 13-15% (Massanet et a1 1987). Grape skin also contains about 4% lipids, 13% available sugars, 40% dietary fibre and about 13% polyphenols (Galan et all986; Igartuburu et a1 1987). This content of polyphenols is much lower than that in the seeds and could indicate a better quality of skin proteins for their use in food and feedstuffs. There are no references in the literature that apply to the protein composition of grape skin, information essential for the evaluation of its potential use for human or animal consumption. The present paper describes a study of the extractability of the grape skin proteins of cv Palomino, the most abundant and characteristic grape in the sherry zone, and of their amino acid composition, using the procedures already described (Igartuburu et al 1991).