Wines made from Altesse grapes of Bugey
Discover the best wines made with Altesse as a single variety or as a blend of Bugey.
More informations about the variety Altesse
The Altesse white grape variety is French in origin, but its ancestors were brought from Cyprus. It then developed in the vineyards of the southeast of the country. The Montagnieu fusette or arbane, as it is also called, buds early in the year. A cottony veil covers the first buds. The involuted blade and the U-shaped petiolar sinus distinguish the adult, three-lobed leaves. During, sometimes for late vengeance, the clusters of medium or small size are winged, compact and cylindrical.the fruits reveal a melting pulp under a film of variable color. The pink-tan colour replaces the early reddish yellow when the berries ripen. If they persist, the berries take on a lilac hue. The vinification promises sparkling, aromatic and elegant sweet whites, or dry whites. Altesse is a grape variety to be carefully maintained against acariosis and erinosis.
More informations about the region of Savoie
Bugey is a wine region in the Ain department of eastern France. The Bugey appellation covers red, white, rosé and Sparkling wines from a range of Grape varieties. The more specific Roussette du Bugey appellation applies to the Rich white wines produced in the region from the Altesse grape. The area covers the Southern limits of the Jura mountain range, which also includes the Jura wine region to the North.
What are the typical flavors of the Altesse grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Altesse
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Altesse
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Altesse
- CreamPresent in 1% of Altesse
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Altesse
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Altesse
- Green applePresent in 1% of Altesse
- GingerPresent in 1% of Altesse
- LemonPresent in 1% of Altesse