Color of berry skin Blanc Notable regions Savoy wine region Sweetness of resulting wine Dry Species Common Grape Vine | Also called see list of synonyms Origin France Wine color White wine | |
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Similar Gringet, Common Grape Vine, Merille, Camaralet, Barbaroux | ||
Molette is a white French wine grape planted primarily in the Savoie region. As a varietal wine, Molette tends to produce neutral tasting wine so it is often blended with Roussette to add more complexity.
DNA analysis has revealed Molette to be a cross between Gouais blanc and an unidentified grape variety.
Synonyms
Molette is also known under the synonyms Molette blanche and Molette de Seyssel.
Molette is also used as a synonym for Mondeuse blanche and Mondeuse noire. Furthermore, Molette noire is a synonym of Mondeuse noire and Molette de Montmelian is a synonym of Jacquère.
References
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