An artificial Gamay × Reichensteiner cross, Garanoir was obtained in 1970 at the Agroscope research center in Pully (Switzerland) in order to create a grape variety similar to Gamay, but more resistant and rich in color. Officially marketed in 1990, it is a brother of Gamaret and Mara. Baptized with a fancy name, Garanoir is precocious and offers great resistance to gray rot. Grown only in Switzerland, its wines are colorful, fruity, supple, and are often used in blending.
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Hybrid
Other names: Garanoir
Indigenous
228 HA
1.5%
Aroma Potential
Gives a wine of a beautiful ruby color, supple, fruity, with very velvety tannins but sometimes lacking in acidity. In most cases, Garanoir is blended with other grape varieties. Aromas of spices, red fruits, prunes.
Spices
Prune
Red Fruits
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