Grolleau (grape)

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Grolleau is a red wine grape grown primarily in the Loire Valley of France. The name is derived from the French word grolle, meaning "crow" and is said reflect the deep black berries of the Grolleau vine. [1] It is most commonly made into rosé wine, particularly when it is grown in the Anjou region. Grolleau wines tend to be low in alcohol and have high acidity. [2]. Other names: Grosleau, Bourdalès, Gamay groslot, Grolleau de Cinq-Mars, Grolleau de Tourraine, Grolleau de Tours, Groslot, Moinard, Pineau de Saumur, Plant boisnard, Plant mini.


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  1. ^ Oz Clarke & M. Rand Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 113 Webster International Publishers ISBN 0-15-100714-4
  2. ^ J. Robinson Vines Grapes & Wines pg 199 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6
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