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- Blanc
- Indigène
- 29 Ha (0.2%)
Humagne Blanc
Humagne
Blanche was recorded in Valais (Switzerland) in a parchment dated to
1313 alongside Rèze, making it one of the oldest varieties in Europe.
DNA tests have shown that Lafnetscha and Himbertscha are offsprings from
it, and that its ancestral origins may lie in the Atlantic Pyrénées
(F). Its name could derive from the Greek hylomaneus, meaning blooming.
Genetically, it has no connection with Humagne Rouge. A late-ripening
and vigorous variety, Humagne Blanche was one of the most widespread
varieties in Valais until the 19th century. Its wines are delicate and
elegant, with notes of hazelnuts, and hints of resin as it ages.
- Blanc
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 29 Ha (0.2%)
Johanniter
Hybrid
resulting from artificial self-fertilization between Riesling and
Freiburg 589-54 (with itself), Johanniter was created in 1968 at the
Freiberg Research Centre in Baden-Württemberg (D). It is named after the
former director Johannes Zimmermann.
Highly productive and multi-resistant, in Switzerland it produces fresh,
citrusy wines, with a bitterness often hidden by a bit of residual
sugar.
- Rouge
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 26 Ha (0.18%)
Dunkelfelder
An
artificial cross of undisclosed parents, Dunkelfelder was created by
Gustav Adolf Fröhlich (18471912), a private breeder at Edenkoben in the
Palatinate region (D). DNA tests have rejected the Blauer Portugieser ×
Teinturier cross hypothesis. It was named in the 1970s in reference to
its unknown origin and its colour (Felder meaning field and dunkel
meaning dark).
An early grape with red juice, it is prone to powdery mildew. It is
grown in Switzerland mainly to improve the colour of blends.
- Blanc
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 26 Ha (0.18%)
Solaris
A
hybrid of Merzling and Geisenheim 6493 created in 1975 at Freiburg in
Baden-Württemberg (D) and authorised in 2004, Solaris was named in
reference to the sun, symbolising its vigour and precocity. In
Switzerland, this variety, resistant to fungal disease, is cultivated
particularly by wine growers concerned about the environment, because it
doesn't need a lot of processing.
Associated names :
(FR 240-75)
- Blanc
- Traditionnel (av. 1900)
- 26 Ha (0.18%)
Räuschling
An
old German variety from the Landau region (Rhineland-Palatinate) where
it was first recorded in 1546, Räuschling was once widespread in
Württemberg, Alsace and the north of Switzerland. Its name may derive
from the verb rauschen, in reference to the sound of the wind passing
through its dense foliage. Paternity testing has determined that
Räuschling is a natural cross between Gouais and Savagnin, both of which
were very common in Europe in the Middle Ages.
Today Räuschling has almost disappeared from its region of origin and is
practically only found in German-speaking Switzerland (Zürich,
Saint-Gall and Schwyz). Its wine is light, with good acidity, no doubt
inherited from its ancestors, offering delicate citrus notes.
- Blanc
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 25 Ha (0.17%)
Kerner
An
artificial cross of Schiava Grossa and Riesling created in 1929 at the
Weinsberg Research Centre in Baden-Württemberg (D), Kerner was named
after Dr Justinus Kerner, who wrote drinking songs.
Productive and prone to powdery mildew, it has good resistance to cold.
In Switzerland, these wines are like a less acidic version of Riesling.
- Rouge
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 25 Ha (0.17%)
Ancellotta
A
variety originating in Emilia-Romagna in the north of Italy, Ancellotta
was named after the Lancellotti family of Modena, which most likely
propagated it from the 13th or 14th centuries.
In Switzerland, this late-ripening variety with a rich colour and
relatively neutral taste is mainly grown in the Valais region, and
generally used to improve the colour of local Pinot-based wines. It is
one of the ancestors of Galotta.
- Blanc
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 24 Ha (0.17%)
Aligoté
Aligoté
is a natural cross between Pinot and Gouais Blanc, which appeared in
the late 18th century in the Saone valley in Burgundy (F). It is
therefore a full-sibling of Gamay, Chardonnay, Melon and other lesser
known varieties. Its name could derive from Gôt, an old synonym of
Gouais Blanc, its genitor which was once widespread and is now almost
extinct.
An early grape that is prone to fungal disease, with varying yields
depending on the terroir, Aligoté is grown mainly on the Côte d'Or and
at Chablis in Burgundy, where it is also used for making kir. In
Switzerland, it is mainly grown in Geneva, where it produces wines with a
refreshing natural acidity.