Camaraou Noir

The red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Caiño Redondo, Camaralet Noir, Camarau, Couxco, Espadeiro, Gros Noir, Multicoloured Camarau, Kamarau, Moustardet, Plant Sauvage, Sparse Menue and Torneiro. The variety was mentioned in 1909 by Victor Vermorel (1848-1927) and Pierre Viala (1859-1936) in the work "Ampélographie". The parentage is unknown. It should not be confused with the Portuguese variety Espadeiro, but is identical to the Spanish Caiño Redondo (Espadeiro). According to DNA analyses, it is closely related to Arrouya and Penouille, as well as being a parent of Castets. It is not a colour mutation of the white variety Camaraou Blanc.

This late-ripening vine is also grown on trees. It produces very simple red wines. The variety is cultivated in small quantities in south-west France in the Béarn and Jurançon areas. However, no stock was reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson). In Spain, there was a population of 237 hectares in 2016 under Espadeiro, mainly in the Rías Baixas area. However, it is possible that this is the Camarou Noir (ex Wine Grapes) variety.

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012

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