Aligoté
Aligoté | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Blanc de Troyes, Vert blanc, Chaudenet gris, Plant gris, and other synonyms |
Origin | France |
Notable regions | (see major regions) |
VIVC number | 312 |
Aligoté is a white grape used to make dry white wines, especially in the Burgundy region of France where it was first recorded in the 18th century.[1] Since it is tolerant to cold, this variety is also cultivated in Eastern European countries. In 2004, it was the 22nd most planted vine variety in the world at 45,000 hectares (110,000 acres).[2]
Description
Aligoté is used to produce a varietal white wine, and is sometimes included in the blend of Burgundian
The grape ripens early with moderate yields and produces wines high in acidity that can be drunk young. Its aroma includes elements of apples and lemons.[3] Clive Coates says it is a variety of secondary importance in Burgundy which produces a light, primeur-style wine with slightly herbal flavour and rather higher acidity than the Chardonnay.[6] The village of Bouzeron is considered to represent the region's finest examples of the variety[3] with the appellation Bouzeron-Aligoté AOC restricting the yields to 45 hl/ha compared to the Bourgogne Aligoté AOC limited to 60 hl/ha.[1]
Regional production
The grape is the second most popular white grape variety grown in Burgundy after
Aligoté is also produced in Eastern European countries,
Globally, Aligoté can be found in smaller plantings. It has been produced, though in very small quantity, by Australian wineries.[4] In the United States, the wine is grown in Washington State, since it is resistant to the cold weather, and in California, where it is used mostly for blending. There have also been small, experimental plantings in Chile.[9] In Canada, the grape is grown in Niagara by Chateau de Charmes.
Origins
Synonyms
Synonyms for Aligoté include Aligotay, Alligotay, Alligoté, Blanc de Troyes, Carcairone blanc, Carcarone, Carchierone, Chaudenet, Chaudenet Gras, Giboudot blanc, Griset blanc, Karkarone Blank, Melon de Jura, Muhranuli, Mukhranudi, Pistone, Plant de Trois, Plant de Trois Raisins, Plant gris, Purion blanc, Selon Molon, Selon Odart, Troyen blanc, Vert blanc.[13]
References
- ^ a b c winepros.com.au. Oxford Companion to Wine. "Aligoté". Archived from the original on 2008-08-08. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ^ a b c "Bourgogne Aligote". terroir-france.com. Terroir-France, French Wine Guide. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ a b c d Aligote a high acid white wine variety
- ISBN 1-85732-999-6
- ISBN 0-304-35441-4
- ^ Burgundy Wines - Grape varieties: The Aligoté grape, accessed October 28, 2008
- ^ Burgundy Wines - Grape varieties: The Chardonnay grape, accessed October 28, 2008
- ^ ISBN 0-15-100714-4
- ^ ISBN 1-85732-999-6
- ISBN 1-74048-050-3
- ISBN 0-15-100714-4
- ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Aligote Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on June 18, 2008