Aramon Noir
RedOnce France's most prolific red grape variety, Aramon Noir dominated the Languedoc region in the 19th and early 20th centuries, producing vast quantities of light, everyday wine for industrial consumption. This historically significant variety has largely disappeared from modern viticulture due to quality concerns and climatic vulnerabilities.
Key Characteristics
- •Extremely high yields (up to 400 hl/ha)
- •Early budding, late ripening cycle
- •Powdery mildew resistance
- •Light-colored, neutral wines
- •Frost-sensitive variety
Typical Flavors
Light red fruitNeutral characterLow tanninsHigh acidityDilute textureSimple structureMinimal complexity
Major Regions
Languedoc (historical) · Hérault (remnants) · Southern France (declining) · North Africa (historical export) · Great Plain regions · Warm Mediterranean zones · Industrial wine areas
Also Known As
Amor-Não-Me-Deixes