Wines made from Altesse grapes of La Côte
Discover the best wines made with Altesse as a single variety or as a blend of La Côte.
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 Vaud
The wine region of La Côte is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Cave de la Côte - Cave Cidis or the Cave de Jolimont produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of La Côte are Chasselas, Gamaret and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of La Côte often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, pear or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, apples or cream.
What are the typical flavors of the Altesse grape variety?
News about the grape variety Altesse
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