| Cinsaut | |
|---|---|
| Species: | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called: | Cinsault, Cinq Sao, Ottavianello (more) |
| Origin: | France |
| Notable regions: | Southern France, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon |
| Notable wines: | Chateau Musar, Ostuni Ottavianello |
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It has many synonyms, of which perhaps the most confusing is its sale as a table grape called 'Oeillade', although it is different from the "true" Oeillade which is no longer cultivated. In South Africa, it was known as "Hermitage", hence the name of its most famous cross Pinotage. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Pinotage (pinɔˈtaʒə is a red Wine Grape that is South Africa's signature variety
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History
Cinsault appears to be an ancient variety that may have originated in the Hérault, but could equally have been brought by traders from the eastern Mediterranean.
Distribution and Wines
Algeria
Cinsaut is popular in Algeria for its drought resistance, and is used to make large volumes of wine.
Australia
Cinsaut is grown under a variety of names such as Black Prince, Blue Imperial, Oeillade and Ulliade
France
Cinsaut is the fourth most widely-planted grape variety in France, and is especially important in Languedoc-Roussillon. Languedoc-Roussillon ( Occitan: Lengadòc-Rosselhon; Catalan: Llenguadoc-Rosselló) is one of the 26 regions of France.
Italy
Known as Ottavianello, there is one tiny DOC devoted to Cinsaut - Ostuni Ottavianello, with a total production of less than 1000 cases. [2] However, Cinsaut has long been used in Puglian blends, and has begun to attract the attention of winemakers interested in reviving old varieties. Apulia ( Italian: Puglia) is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east the Ionian Sea [3]
Lebanon
Cinsaut is an important component in the blend of Lebanon's most famous wine, Chateau Musar. Château Musar is the name of a Lebanese Winery in Ghazir, Lebanon, 15 miles north of the capital Beirut.
Morocco
As in Algeria, Cinsaut is popular in Morocco for its drought resistance.
South Africa
A lot of Cinsaut is grown in South Africa under the name Hermitage, much of which is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red Wine grape varieties. It holds a special place in the country's viticulture as one of the parents of Pinotage. Pinotage (pinɔˈtaʒə is a red Wine Grape that is South Africa's signature variety
USA
Some Cinsaut is planted in California as Black Malvoisie. California wine is Wine made in the US state of California. Nearly three-quarters the size of France, California accounts for nearly 90
Vine and Viticulture
The vine can produce heavy crops, but wines are much better if yields are controlled. Cinsaut is very drought resistant but can be susceptible to disease, so appreciates a dry climate. It produces large cylindrical bunches of black grapes with fairly thick skins.
Synonyms
Black Malvoisie, Blue Imperial, Bourdales Kek, Budales, Calabre, Chainette, Cincout, Cinq-sao, Cinquien, Cinsanet, Cinsault, Cubilier, Cubillier, Cuviller, Espagne, Espagnol, Froutignan, Grappu De La Dordogne, Hermitage, Malaga Kek, Marocain, Maurange, Mavro Kara Melkii, Milhau, Morterille Noire, Moustardier Noir, Navarro, Negru De Sarichioi, Oeillade Noire, Ottavianello, Ottaviano, Ottavinello, Pampous, Papadou, Passerille, Pedaire, Picardan Noir, Piquepoul D'Uzes, Pis De Chevre, Plant D Arles Boudales, Plant D'Arles, Plant De Broqui, Plant De Broquies, Poupe De Crabe, Pousse De Chevre Rouge, Prunaley, Prunelas, Prunella, Prunellas Noir, Salerne, Samson, Senso, Sensu, Strum, Takopulo Kara, Ulliaou, West's White Prolific,[4] Black Prince, Boudales, Oeillade, Picardin noir and Ulliade.
References
- ^ Robinson, Jancis Vines, Grapes & Wines Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1857329996
- ^ Ministero delle Politiche Agricole Alimentari e Forestale, Banca Dati Vini DOC, DOCG :: Ostuni Ottavianello (Italian))
- ^ www. diwinetaste. com, Accademia dei Racemi
- ^ Maul, E. ; Eibach, R. (1999-06-00). Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) of the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), Deichmanns Aue 29, 53179 Bonn, Germany. Retrieved on 2007-04-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil.