Garanoir

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Characteristics

Name: 
Garanoir
Color: 
 Red
Ancientness: 
Indigenous
Origin: 
Switzerland
Viticulture: 
-
Aromatic: 
-
Producers listed: 
23
Wines listed: 
36

Description

An artificial cross of Gamay and Reichensteiner, Garanoir was created in 1970 at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland) to obtain a variety that was similar to Gamay, but more resistant with a richer colour. First officially sold in 1990, it is a full-sibling of Gamaret and Mara. With its imaginative name, Garanoir is early and highly resistant to grey mould. Grown only in Switzerland, its wines are colourful, fruity, soft and often used in blends.

Some wineries that cultivate this grape

Graff
, Noémie
Begnins - La Côte, Vaud
  • Owner: Graff
, Noémie
  • Winemaker: Graff
, Noémie
  • Visit: Yes
  • Wines displayed: 5
  • Other productions: Blend
When René Graff founded the estate in 1940 he replaced the Chasselas variety by other Burgundy grapes, the local authorities at the time were irritated. Since the Satyr estate cultivates the art of subversion, like Dionysus and his Satyr. Today the winery is mostly dedicated to Pinot Noir and Gamay. Combining mythology and artistic creation (with …
Petit Château (Le)
Môtier-Vully - Fribourg (Vully), Three lakes
  • Winemaker: Simonet, Fabrice
  • Visit: Yes
  • Wines displayed: 20
  • Other productions: Liquor
This beautiful family estate on the shores of Lake Murten is known for its wide range of specialties. The story of « Le Petit Château » begins in 1975. Eric, freshly graduated from the engineering school of Changins vinified its first vintage that year with 30,000 bottles (sold in three months). The culture of the vine is itself much older …
Jauslin Weine
Muttenz (BL) - Basel, German Swiss
  • Owner: Jauslin-Brunner, Urs et Regula
  • Winemaker: Jauslin, Urs
  • Visit: No
  • Wines displayed: 11
  • Other productions: Blend
Jauslin Wine is a family winery located in the Basel countryside. It has been exploited for several generations. The estate wines are often rewarded and get prestigious titles in international contests. This success is due to the patience and passion that drive the Jauslin team and the meticulous care at every stage of the creation of a wine.
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