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Castets (grape)

Variety of grape

Castets (grape)

Variety of grape

Castets as illustrated by Viala & Vermorel

Castets is a red French wine grape variety that was historically grown in the Aveyron region of France. While some plantings exist in Southwest France, the variety's numbers are dwindling and is now nearly extinct. Since 2021, Castets is one of six new grape varieties that have been approved in Bordeaux in order to be prepared for the effects of climate change on viticulture. Winegrowers in Bordeaux are allowed to plant up to five percent of the cultivated area (5500 hectares) with the new grape varieties

In Slovakia, Castets was crossed with Abouriou to create several varieties including Hron, Nitranka, Rimava and Váh.

Synonyms

Various synonyms have been used to describe Castets and its wines, including Engrunat, Gros Verdau, Gros Machouquet, Machoupet, Matioupet, Maturana tinta (in Rioja) and Nicouleau.

References

References

  1. J. Robinson ''Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes'' pg 45 Oxford University Press 1996 {{ISBN. 0-19-860098-4
  2. "New Grapes Approved for Bordeaux {{!}} Wine-Searcher News & Features".
  3. J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz ''Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours'' pg 465, Allen Lane 2012 {{ISBN. 978-1-846-14446-2
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