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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 sometimes 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

Origin & parentage

The varieties are among the oldest in the Languedoc. They probably originated in the Hérault department. It was possibly first mentioned as early as 1619, according to a reliable source in 1676. The parentage is unknown.

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