Garanoir
Variety of grape
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::summary Variety of grape ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Garanoir |
| color | Noir |
| image | Cépage garanoir.jpg |
| species | Vitis vinifera |
| also_called | see list of synonyms |
| origin | Switzerland |
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| name = Garanoir | color = Noir | image = Cépage garanoir.jpg | caption = | species = Vitis vinifera | also_called = see list of synonyms | origin = Switzerland | hazards = | regions = | notable_wines =
Garanoir is a variety of red wine grape. It was created by André Jaquinet and Dominique Maigre at Station Fédérale de Recherches en Production Végétale de Changins in 1970 by crossing Gamay and Reichensteiner. Garanoir was developed for cultivation in German Switzerland, and is a full sibling of Gamaret, which was intended for the French part of the country.
Total Swiss plantations of the variety in 2009 stood at 203 ha. It is grown in both French and German Switzerland.
Garanoir has relatively good resistance to rot and ripens early. It gives dark purple wines, which are fruitier, lighter and less concentrated than those of Gamaret.
In 2023, based on the petition by Montifalco Vineyard in Monticello AVA in Virginia, USA Garanoir was registered as an acceptable grape variety designation for American wines with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
Synonyms
Garanoir is also known under the synonyms B-28, Gastar, Granoir, and Pully B-28.
References
References
- Schotland, Alain. (18 July 2023). "Garanoir: A Wine Tasting Guide".
- (2006). "Garanoir". Oxford University Press.
- "Das Weinjahr 2009 / L'année d'viticole 2009". Office fédéral de l’agriculture.
- (3 August 2023). "The little winery that could…
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August 2, 2023".
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