The red grape variety originates from Germany. Synonyms are Arbst, Blauer Affenthaler, Elsässer Roth, Kleinroth, Petit Noir, Pineau Franc and Schwarzer Traminer. The vine belongs to the group of Pinot varieties; see there.

According to DNA analyses, it is identical to Pinot Noir (Pinot Noir) and is no longer considered a separate grape variety, although it is still listed separately in the grape variety lists of some wineries. Despite the synonym, it is not related to the Affenthaler variety. In the past, Blauer Arbst was regarded as a mutation of Pinot Noir (and today "only" as a clone mutant), but this does not rule out an identical DNA profile.
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