Counoise

Counoise is a red wine grape that is grown in many areas of southern France. The species appears to be of Spanish origin. It is said that she was the Pope Urban V was given by a Spaniard named Counesa.

It provides pronounced acidity and spicy wines bright color, which are mainly used as a blending. Among other things, they can be found in the following appellations: Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf -du- Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Rasteau, Cotes du Ventoux, Côtes du Luberon, Les Baux -de- Provence, Coteaux d' Aix -en- Provence, Coteaux de Saint Christol, cabrières, Coteaux de Vérargues, Coteaux du Languedoc, Montpeyroux, Pic Saint -Loup, Saint Drézéry, Saint Georges d' Orques, Saint Saturnin, etc. In 2007, an area under vines of 472 acres collected (statistics ONIVINS, )

It is often confused with the variety Aubun.

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

Synonyms: Aubun, Caula, Connoges, Couneso, Damas Noir, Large Rogettaz, Moustardier, Petit Rivier Petit Rouvier, Rivier Ribiere, Rivier, Riviere and Rouvier de Privas.