black grape variety
 

Synonym

durif (France, Australia)
 

Vine

late budding
mid to late ripening
susceptible to trunk diseases
susceptible to botrytis bunch rot
 

Wine

deep colour
medium acidity
medium to high tannins
medium to high alcohol
full body
medium to pronounced intensity
blackcurrant, prune, black pepper
 

Regions

Victoria, Australia
Inland Valleys, United States
Sierra Foothills, United States
Lea Gatinois DipWSET