Originally from Burgundy, it is an early budding vine, which makes it sensitive to spring frosts.

It can be found in some outstanding Spanish Wines from Tierra de Castilla in Castilla La Mancha wine region in Spain.

This is one of the most extensive varieties in the world, owing to its capacity to adapt. Its bunches are small or medium – hardly surpassing 10 cm in length -, cylindrical, compact and sometimes with one or two wings, and with an average weight of 75 to 125 grams, depending on the soil fertility and the state of health of the vines.

The grapes are slightly oval, small, amber in colour, with quite a thin skin and consistent pulp. It has an early maturity. It is ideal for fermentation and ageing in oak barrels. The wine produced is strong, fruity and of good acidity, bringing harmony and balance.

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