Common part (sometimes also picpouille, picpoul, picpoule) of main names and/or synonyms of a number of white and red French grape varieties. The name "Piquepoul = lip biter" is derived from the high acidity of the berries. However, there are also names with the name parts Picpou(l)t and Piquepout. Not all of the below mentioned have a genetic relationship. A group or genetically identical are Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Gris and Piquepoul Noir:
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