The red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Albarín Frances, Cahors, Cap de More, Chalosse Noire, Couporel, Dégoûtant, Folle Noire, Morelet, Morillon, Mourrelet, Négralet, Négret, Négret de Gaillac, Négret du Tarn, Négrette de Fronton, Négrette de Longages, Négrette de Nice, Négrette de Rabastens, Négrette de Villaudric, Négrette de Villemur, Négrette Entiere, Négrette Poujut, Negrettino, Negrettino Bolognese, Noirien, Petit Noir de Charentes, Petit Noir de Fronton, Pinot St. George, Pinot St. Georges, Ragoûtant and Vesparo Noir.

According to one hypothesis, it is related to the Cypriot variety Mavro dent and is said to have been introduced by French crusaders in the 12th century. The parentage is unknown. It should not be confused with the varieties Fuella Nera, Graciano, Monastrell (Negrette), Mourvaison (Négrette), Negral, Négret Castrais, Négrette de Nice, Negretto or Tressot Noir due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities. The Milgranet variety originates from a presumably natural cross between Négrette x Gouais Blanc.
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