French Grapes
Douce Noir
Douce Noir is a red grape from Savoie in the French alps.
About Douce Noir
The grape is known under differnt names:
- Bonarda in Argentina
- Charbono in California
- Corbeau in Jura (France)
- Douce Noir in Savoie (France)
Douce Noir / Corbeau / Bonarda / Charbono
The Bonarda grape has a complicated travelling history, that started in the Italian / French alps.
The grape is an Italian variety historically grown in the Italian Savoie region (that shifted to France in 1860).
Today, only a few hectares are planted in the French Savoie and Jura wine regions.
In Argentina, it is the second most planted red grape variety (after Malbec), but most often used to produce fruity, low tannin, medium-bodied table wines.
Wine Region Savoie
Savoie vineyard under Mont Blanc
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Domaine De L'idylle vineyard in Savoie
Climate
The alpine climate is cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night, which contributes to the freshness and acidity of the wines produced in the region.
Soil
The vineyards of Savoie are often planted on steep slopes, taking advantage of the varied altitudes and exposures.
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