Négrette
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Négrette is a dark red wine grape grown primarily in South West France in the region between Albi and Toulouse. It is a direct descendant of mavro rootstock, a grape variety cultivated extensively on the island of Cyprus. It is believed to have been carried to France by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem in the 12th century during the crusades[1].
The principal appellation using this variety, Côtes du Frontonnais (red and rose), requires that 50% to 70% of the blend be comprised of the Negrette grape. The other 50% to 30% must be cabernet franc and cabernet-sauvignon (maximum 25% together) and/or cot (maximum 25%) and/or fer (maximum 25%) and/or syrah (maximum 25%) and/or the cinsaut, gamay, mauzac (a white grape) and merille (maximum 15% together). At least three grape varieties must be used[2].
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. The vine has declined in planting in the last century due to its susceptibility to oidium and grey rot. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ The Vineyards of Toulouse., [1]
- ^ Decree, 31st August 2005 (in French).,[2]
- ^ J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines pg 204 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1857329996
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