Terret

The grape variety family originates from France. It has produced numerous mutations in different colours, which can also be found together on one vine and sometimes even on one bunch. There are three varieties with partly identical synonyms such as Bourret, Tarrain, Tarret, Terrain and Terret Bourret:

Terret Blanc (Bourett Blanc, Tarret Blanc, Terre)
Terret Gris (Terret Grigio, Terret Rose)
Terret Noir (Terre Chernyi, Terre Noir, Terret du Pays, Terret Nero)

Terret - Traube Terret Noir, Blatt und Traube Terret Gris

These varieties are among the oldest in the Languedoc. The origin is probably in the department of Hérault. The parentage is unknown. It was possibly first mentioned as early as 1619, according to a secure source in 1676. The late-ripening, high-yielding vine is susceptible to both types of mildew and very sensitive to grape berry moth. It produces wines with high acidity and a neutral taste in Terret Blanc and Terret Gris, and a rather light red colour in Terret Noir. Terret Gris was a crossing partner in the new variety Terret Bouschet, Terret Blanc in the new variety Bokay.

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