Castets is a red

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that was historically grown in the

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region of

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. While some plantings exist in Southwest France, the variety's numbers are dwindling and is now nearly extinct.J. Robinson ''Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes'' pg 45 Oxford University Press 1996 Since 2021, Castets is one of six new grape varieties that have been approved in

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in order to be prepared for the effects of climate change on viticulture. Winegrowers in Bordeaux are allowed to plant up to five percent of the cultivated area (5500 hectares) with the new grape varieties In

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, Castets was crossed with Abouriou to create several varieties including

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, Nitranka, Rimava and

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.J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz ''Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours'' pg 465, Allen Lane 2012

Synonyms

Various synonyms have been used to describe Castets and its wines, including Engrunat, Gros Verdau, Gros Machouquet, Machoupet, Matioupet, Maturana tinta (in Rioja) and Nicouleau.

References

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