Braquet Noir

This red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Brachet, Brachetto, Bracke, Braquet, Bruquet, Calitor du Languedoc, Canseron and Pécoui Touar du Var. It must not be confused with the varieties Brachetto del Piemonte or Calitor Noir (Pécoui Touar), despite seemingly suggestive synonyms and morphological similarities. The variety was first mentioned in Provence in 1783. Two somatic mutations are Braquet Blanc and Braquet Gris. The medium-maturing, low-yielding vine is susceptible to botrytis, but resistant to drought. It produces light-coloured, aromatic red wines that are often vinified as rosé. The variety is permitted in the Bellet appellation, where it is blended with the Fuella Nera variety. In 2016, 12 hectares of vines were designated (Kym Anderson statistics).

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