Negrette is a grape variety grown exclusively in the southwest of France, specifically in Gaillac and especially in the Fronton region north of Toulouse, where it is the main grape variety. The name Negrette is derived from “negre,” a local dialect for “black” and a reference to the variety’s deep dark color. However, this has also led to many confusions with other deep-colored grape varieties, such as Malbec or Tannat. The Negrette sprouts late and ripens after a medium-long ripening period. Unfortunately, the variety is susceptible to many typical vine diseases such as black rot, mites, rot and downy mildew. Its returns are therefore often not calculable. Origin and origin are obscure. Purely, it produces a wine that is relatively harmonious and should be drunk young. He is therefore often called the “Beaujolais of Toulouse”. Many winemakers also blend it with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec to get more complexity and structure into the wine. Outside France there are only a few vineyards in California, where the Negrette is often still called "Pinot St. George".
This grape variety is also known by the name of:
Couporel, Cap de More, Chalosse Noire, Pinot St George
