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Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white wine grape variety that is grown in the Southwest region of France, particularly in the Jurançon and Basque regions. It is known for producing sweet, high-acid wines with intense fruit flavours, and is often used in the production of dessert wines.
Notable regions
Petit Manseng grapes are widely grown in the South West France region, particularly in Jurançon. It is also cultivated in the Béarn, Pays Basque, and Gers regions. In the Jurançon region, Petit Manseng wines are made in a late harvest style and are known for their rich, honeyed and floral flavours.
The grape is also grown in smaller quantities in other wine regions such as the United States, Australia, and South Africa.
Characteristics
The Petit Manseng grape is known for producing high-quality sweet and fortified wines with flavours of apricot, honey, and nuts. Petit Manseng is often blended with other grape varieties to add complexity to the wine.
The grape variety has a high natural acidity which helps to balance the sweetness of the wine.