Global InformationTourbat information
| Tourbat | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | France |
Tourbat is a white grape variety[1] planted primarily in the French wine region of the Côtes du Roussillon AOC where is sometimes called Malvoisie du Roussillon. It is also found in the Italian wines from Sardinia where the grape is known as Torbato and in the Aragon region of Spain. As a varietal, Tourbat is known for its smokey notes.[2][3]
- ^ "Tourbat". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 128 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- ^ Oz Clarke Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 122, 267 Harcourt Books 2001 ISBN 0-15-100714-4