- Brun Argenté
Infobox grape variety
name = Brun Argenté
caption =
species = "Vitis vinifera "
also_called = Vaccarèse
origin = France
hazards =
regions = Rhône
notable_wines = Châteauneuf-du-PapeBrun Argenté or Vaccarèse is a red
wine grape that is grown primarily in the Rhone Valley inFrance . It is a permitted grape in the blend of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the name Vaccarèse is used. However, in 2004 only 0.15% of the appellation's surface was planted with the variety. [ [http://www.chateauneuf.dk/en/production/grapes.htm www.chateauneuf.dk: Grapes] , accessed on June 18, 2008]In similarity to
Muscardin andAubun , Brun Argenté is indigenous to this area of France.Descriptions of the grape's character diverge somewhat. It has been described as having similar characteristics as
Syrah , producing wines with a peppery andtannic structure, J. Robinson "Vines, Grapes & Wines" pg 202 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1857329996 ] but also as similar toCinsaut and a producer of light red wines. [cite encyclopedia |editor=Jancis Robinson | encyclopedia=Oxford Companion to Wine |edition= Third Edition |title=Vaccarèse |year=2006 |publisher=Oxford University Press |location=Oxford |isbn=0-19-860990-6 |pages=725 ]The vine tends to bud late and is sensitive to
downy mildew .Synonyms
Synonyms for Brun Argenté include Arzhente, Bakarezo, Bryun, Camarese, Camarezo, Camares du Gard, Kamaredyu Gard, Kamarez, Madeleine, Vacareze Blanc, Vaccarèse, Vaccareso, Vakarez. [ [http://www.vivc.bafz.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=1706 Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Brun Argente] , accessed on June 18, 2008]
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