Fromenteau (sometimes called ''Beurot'') is the name for several
grape varieties, most importantly the
medieval name for a
Burgundian Burgundian can refer to any of the following:
*Someone or something from Burgundy.
*Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe, who first appear in history in South East Europe. Later Burgundians colonised the area of Gaul that is now known as Burgundy (F ...
variety which had pale red berries and white juice, and is probably the ancestor of
Pinot gris.
It is also used as a synonym for the several grapes
*Roussanne of the Rhône (wine region), Rhône
Other usages
*Fromenteau Gris is furthermore a synonym of Pinot Gris
*Fromenteau Rouge a synonym of Savagnin Rose and possibly Gewürztraminer
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