Wines made from Chatus grapes of Pinerolese
Discover the best wines made with Chatus as a single variety or as a blend of Pinerolese.
More informations about the variety Chatus
Chatus noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Cévennes). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Chatus noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.
More informations about the region of Piémont
The wine region of Pinerolese is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Le Marie or the Domaine Coutandin produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pinerolese are Chatus, Avana and Freisa, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pinerolese often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chatus grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chatus
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chatus
News about the grape variety Chatus
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