Aspiran (grape)

The red variety Aspiran (also called Aspiran Noir ) was up to the phylloxera disaster in the French Languedoc (especially Hérault and Gard ) widespread. 1956 were due to severe frosts the remainders almost completely destroyed. In 1988, therefore, only seven hectares of vineyards were planted with Aspiran. New plantings are not envisaged at present.

The wine-growing Aspiran the variety is unknown. It is therefore presumed that their historically correct name Espiran is, as in the 1686 published work Botanicum Monspeliense, sive Plantarum circa Monspelium nascentium index. Adduntur variarum plantarum descriptiones et icones. Cum appendice quae plantas de novo repertas continet et errata emendat. described by Pierre Magnol.

Local had the grape Aspiran also of great importance as a table grape; However, on regional transportation survives the very thin-skinned berry is not without taking damage. As a table grape, the late -ripening variety in their growing area at the end of August - beginning of September to read. Pressed provides the Aspiran a light, color poor, delicate and slightly fragrant wine, which is approved as a waste in the Minervois appellation and Minervois -La- Livinière.

From Aspiran Noir there are also mutations as the Aspiran Blanc ( white grape ), Aspiran Gris ( violet colored berries) and Aspiran Verdal ( pink colored berries).

Synonyms

The grape is also known under the name Aspiran Aspiran Chernyi, Aspiran Noir, aspirant, Épiran, Espiran, Peyral, Peyrar, Piran, Ribeyrenc, Rivairenc, riverain, Riveyrenc, Riveyrene, spiro, Verdai, Verdal and Verdal noir known.

New breeds

The vine was Aspiran Bouschet (itself prepared a cross between the varieties Aramon and Teinturier du Cher ) bred in 1865 by Henri Bouschet from the varieties Gros Bouschet and Aspiran.