| Altesse | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Altesse in Viala & Vermorel | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Altesse Blanche, Roussette, and other synonyms |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | Savoy, Bugey |
| Notable wines | Roussette de Savoie |
| VIVC number | 354 |
Altesse (French pronunciation: [altɛs] ) or Roussette (French pronunciation: [ʁusɛt] ) is a white French wine grape variety found primarily in the Savoy wine region of France.[1] It yields small harvests and ripens late but is resistant to grey rot. Wines made from Altesse have exotic aromas, often together with citrus and herbs, and have good acidity. They are considered to age well.[1]
In the vineyard, Altesse is said to be very similar to the Furmint variety of Hungary.[2] The origin of Altesse is subject to various claims, including an origin in Cyprus, but a French origin seems more probable.[1][3]
- ^ a b c Jancis Robinson, ed. (2006). "Altesse". Oxford Companion to Wine (Third ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 17. ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ^ Clarke, Oz Grapes and Wines, Websters International Publishers, New York (2001) p. 206
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Altesse Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on June 8, 2008