César (grape)

César is an indigenous red grape variety from the north of France. It was probably brought by the Roman legions in the area of the department of Yonne and cultivated by the local Celts before the Common Era. According to a survey carried out in 2001, DNA analysis, it is probably a natural hybrid between a burgundy places x Argant. Since the genetic differences between Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are extremely low, there is a precise specification of the Pinot - type not yet available.

César is a variety of the noble vine (Vitis vinifera ). It has hermaphrodite flowers and is thus self- fruiting. When the wine-growing economic disadvantage is avoided, no return delivered to have male plants grow.

The vigorous growth and yielding variety drives out early and is frost accordingly. In addition, it is susceptible to the genuine and downy mildew. In the appellation Irancy be pressed from their tannic red wines with strong color and an aroma of red fruits, which are usually blended with Pinot Noir.

In Argentina (approximately three acres bestockte surface ) and Chile is also grown a variety called Cesar. A review of whether it is the same species, is still pending. However, descriptions of various ampelographers let rather the conclusion that the varieties are not identical.

Synonyms: ceear, Čelar, Céelar, César Noir, Monsieur Gros, Gros Noir, Hureau, Lombard, Picargneau, Picargniol, Picargniot, Picarniau, Picorneau, Romain and Ronçain.

Ethnicity: probably Pinot Noir x Argant

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