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Molette Grape (Vitis) Color of berry skin Blanc Species Vitis vinifera Also called see list of synonyms Origin France Molette is a white French wine grape planted primarily in the Savoie region. As a varietal wine, Molette tends to produce neutral tasting wine so it is often blended with Roussette to add more complexity.[1]
DNA analysis has revealed Molette to be a cross between Gouais Blanc and an unidentified grape variety.[2]
Synonyms
Molette is also known under the synonyms Molette Blanche and Molette de Seyssel.[2]
Molette is also used as a synonym for Mondeuse Blanche and Mondeuse Noire. Furthermore, Molette Noire is a synonym of Mondeuse Noire and Molette de Montmelian is a synonym of Jacquère.
References
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 113 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- ^ a b Molette, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-12-03
Categories:- White wine grape varieties
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