Morrastel Bouschet

Morrastel Bouschet is a red grape variety. She was bred by Henri Bouschet in 1855 and became widespread. In the year 1958 10.709 hectares under vine were collected in France. She pushed while the varietal Graciano, the Mutterrebe, largely. From the early 1980s, she fell victim to EU rules and was almost completely cleared. Their cultivation is recognized in any appellation of France and not recommended at any department. However, even existing vineyards are tolerated.

The wines of the variety are deep red, but have a low alcohol content. Morrastel Bouschet grape is considered dyer, a property which it received from the variety Petit Bouschet.

See also the article viticulture in France and the list of grape varieties.

Synonyms: Gros Morrastel, Morrastel - Bouschet à gros grains, Morrastel - Bouschet à sarments étalés

Ethnicity: Graciano x Petit Bouschet