The white grape variety possibly originates from South Africa or has developed there. This red berry vine is a somatic mutation of the red variety Cinsaut. It is cultivated in South Africa in small quantities. In 2016, two hectares of vineyard area were designated (statistics Kym Anderson). There is also a white berry mutation called Cinsaut Blanc.
As honorary chairman of the Domäne Wachau, it is the easiest and quickest way for me to access the wein.plus encyclopaedia when I have questions. The certainty of receiving well-founded and up-to-date information here makes it an indispensable guide.
Hans-Georg Schwarz
Ehrenobmann der Domäne Wachau (Wachau)