Bouvier (grape)
| Bouvier | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see 'Synonyms' |
| Origin | Austria-Hungary (present-day Slovenia) |
| Original pedigree | Pinot × Muscat à Petits Grains |
| Formation of seeds | Complete |
| Sex of flowers | Hermaphrodite |
| VIVC number | 1625 |
Bouvier is a white wine grape and table grape planted primarily in Central Europe—most notably in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia, where it is also known as Ranina.
In Austria, where it was grown on 365 hectares (900 acres) as of 1999, Bouvier is used primarily for Sturm—a seasonally produced semi-fermented grape must—and young-bottled wines. In Germany, Bouvier was cultivated on 31 ha (77 acres) as of 2004.
Bouvier ripens very early, is resistant to frost, and gives a rather low yield. Its wines are golden yellow, mild in taste and have a Muscat aroma.