Arrufiac
A Gascon blending grape known for its gunflint aroma.
Arrufiac, also known as Arrufiat, is a white wine grape variety grown mainly in the Gascony region of South West France. It serves as a secondary grape in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC wines. The variety saw renewed interest in the late 20th century after being featured in white blends from a major local cooperative winery.
Quick Facts
- Species
- Vitis vinifera
- Also called
- See list of synonyms
- Origin
- France
- Wines
- Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
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Did You Know?
- Arrufiac contributes a medium body and relatively low alcohol levels for a southern French wine.
- Its main contribution to blends is in aroma and bouquet, marked by a distinctive gunflint note.
- The grape is known under synonyms including Ambre, Arafiat, and Ruffiac Blanc.
Wine regions
Arrufiac has long been used in Gascony, especially in the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC, which shares its area with Madiran, and in the Béarn AOC within the Vic-Bilh hills. There it was often blended with Petit Courbu, whose character alongside Arrufiac's gunflint note gave these wines a contrast to those of nearby Jurançon. Winemakers have also blended Arrufiac with Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng.
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