The red grape variety probably originates from Germany. Synonyms are Blauer Affenthaler, Kleiner Trollinger, Morillon Aigret, Pineau Aigret, Säuerlicher Burgunder and Schwarzblauer Affenthaler.

The origin lies in the municipality of Affental, south-west of Baden-Baden. The variety was first mentioned in 1791 by the German ampelographer Johann Michael Sommer (1743-1803). It was traditionally cultivated in Württemberg on the lower and middle Neckar and in the Enz and Rems valleys together with Trollinger (Schiava), which is probably the origin of the synonym Kleiner Trollinger.
According to DNA analyses carried out in 2020, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Süßschwarz x Gouais Blanc (White Heunisch). This is based on 25 DNA markers (see molecular genetics). It should not be confused with the red wine Affentaler (without "h") from the Baden growing region, which, confusingly, is made from the Pinot Noir (Pinot Noir ) variety in the same geographical area.
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“