Négrette
| Négrette | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | South West France |
| Notable wines | Côtes du Frontonnais |
Négrette is a dark red wine grape grown primarily in South West France in the region between Albi and Toulouse.[1] It is a direct descendant of Mavro rootstock, a grape variety cultivated extensively on the island of Cyprus.
Wine regions
The principal appellation using this variety, Côtes du Frontonnais (red and rosé), requires that 50% to 70% of the blend be the Négrette grape.[1] The other 50% to 30% must be Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (maximum 25% together) and/or Côt (maximum 25%) and/or Fer (maximum 25%) and/or Syrah (maximum 25%) and/or Cinsaut, Gamay, Mauzac (a white grape) and Merille (maximum 15% together). At least three grape varieties must be used.[2]
Wines
Wine made from this grape tends to show versatility in being able to age moderately well and also be drunk young. In California the vine is known as Pinot St-George. In the Fiefs Vendeens of the Loire Valley, Negrette may be called 'Ragoutant'. The vine has declined in planting in the last century due to its susceptibility to oidium and grey rot.[3][1]
Synonyms
Négrette is also known under the following synonyms: Bourgogne, Cahors, Cap de More, Chalosse Noire, Couporel, Degoutant, Folle Noire, Morelet, Morillon, Mourelet, Mourrelet, Negralet, Negraou, Negret, Negret de Gaillac, Negret du Tarn, Negrette de Fronton, Negrette de Longages, Negrette de Nice, Negrette de Rabastens, Negrette de Villaudric, Negrette de Villemur, Negrette Entiere, Negrette Poujut, Negretto, Noirien, Petit Negret, Petit Negrette, Petit Noir, Petit Noir de Charentes, Petit Noir de Fronton, Pinot Saint Georges, Pinot St. George, Ragoutant, Saintongeais, Vesparo Noir, and Villemur.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Robinson, Jancis, ed. (1999). "Negrette". The Oxford Companion to Wine (2nd ed.). winepros.com.au.
- ^ admi.net Decree, 31st August 2005 Template:Fr icon
- ^ Robinson, Jancis (1986). Vines, Grapes & Wines, Mitchell Beazley, pp. 204, ISBN 1-85732-999-6
- ^ Negrette, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-10-20