| Terret Noir | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Terret Noir grapes | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | Rhône valley |
| Notable wines | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Terret Noir is a dark-skinned wine grape grown primarily in the Rhône valley region of France. It is a permitted blending grape for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Like the related Terret Gris and Terret Blanc, the vine tends to bud late and grow vigorously. Terret Noir produces a light color wine that is perfumed and tart. [1]
In 2007, there were 189 hectares (470 acres) of Terret Noir in France.[2]
Terret Noir is also known under the synonyms Terre Chernyi, Terret Bourret and Terret du Pays.[3]