Grape Variety: Saint Macaire

Variety Name	Saint Macaire
TTB Approved Name(s)	Saint Macaire
All Synonyms	Bouton blanc, Calistoga Barbera, Moustere, Moustouzere
Countries of Origin	France
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 4 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network – (GRIN). [Online Database] National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Link Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 4.91 List of approved prime names. Link
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	Saint Macaire is an obscure black wine grape cultivar from Bordeaux and is used in Meritage blends in California.

Saint Macaire Selections

	Saint Macaire [03]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis