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24-480: It has many synonyms, of which perhaps the most confusing is its sale as a table grape called 'Oeillade', although it is different from the "true" Oeillade which is no longer cultivated. In South Africa , it was known as "Hermitage", hence the name of its most famous cross Pinotage . Cinsaut appears to be an ancient variety that may have originated in the Hérault , but could equally have been brought by traders from

48-431: A labour-intensive agricultural product that require harvesting by hand at peak ripeness. In order to maintain product quality at point of sale, harvested grapes must be sorted, packaged and cooled to near 0 °C as quickly as possible. Transportation in ventilated and temperature controlled environments requires significant investment in processing facilities, shipping and logistics. As the production cycle for table grapes

72-431: A labour-intensive agricultural product that require harvesting by hand at peak ripeness. In order to maintain product quality at point of sale, harvested grapes must be sorted, packaged and cooled to near 0 °C as quickly as possible. Transportation in ventilated and temperature controlled environments requires significant investment in processing facilities, shipping and logistics. As the production cycle for table grapes

96-498: A market for imported grapes commonly produced in Australia and Chile, domestically produced table grapes are often grown and sold as premium gift products. In Japan, Kyoho , Delaware and Pione grapes rank as the first, second and third most popular table grapes in terms of production volume. In July 2015, setting new pricing records for Japanese premium table grapes, a single bunch of Ruby Roman grapes, containing 26 grapes at

120-441: A market for imported grapes commonly produced in Australia and Chile, domestically produced table grapes are often grown and sold as premium gift products. In Japan, Kyoho , Delaware and Pione grapes rank as the first, second and third most popular table grapes in terms of production volume. In July 2015, setting new pricing records for Japanese premium table grapes, a single bunch of Ruby Roman grapes, containing 26 grapes at

144-537: A small percentage of overall production. The global trade in table grapes has enjoyed strong growth since the 1950s. Since the turn of the century table grape export growth has primarily come from the Southern Hemisphere and developing economies such as Chile, India, Peru and Turkey. The international trade in table grapes has significantly benefitted from the increased availability of cold storage and refrigerated container technology. Table grapes are

168-466: A small percentage of overall production. The global trade in table grapes has enjoyed strong growth since the 1950s. Since the turn of the century table grape export growth has primarily come from the Southern Hemisphere and developing economies such as Chile, India, Peru and Turkey. The international trade in table grapes has significantly benefitted from the increased availability of cold storage and refrigerated container technology. Table grapes are

192-653: A total production of less than 1000 cases a year. However, Cinsaut has long been used in Apulian blends and has also begun to attract the attention of winemakers interested in reviving old varieties. Cinsaut is an important component in the blend of Lebanon's Chateau Musar . As in Algeria, Cinsaut is popular in Morocco and Tunisia for its drought resistance. A lot of Cinsaut is grown in South Africa, much of which

216-644: A weight of about 700 grams, sold for 1 million yen (around US$ 8400). In the Philippines , most table grapes in the country are imported, although grapes can be cultivated in the islands. In the Ilocos region , the red cardinal is the most commonly grown variety. Table grape Table grapes are grapes intended for consumption as fresh fruit as opposed to grapes grown for wine production, juice production, jelly and jam making or for drying into raisins . Vitis vinifera table grapes can be in

240-475: Is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon . It holds a special place in the country's viticulture alongside Pinot noir as one of the parents of Pinotage . Of all the grape varieties planted in the Cape, Cinsault has claimed a significant "Cinderella" turnaround in recent history. Historically, it was favored for its heat tolerance and productivity to be used in bulk blends but winemakers of late have been experimenting with

264-486: Is known under the synonym Oeillade noire , especially when it is sold as a table grape , it is not related to the Languedoc and Provence wine grape Oeillade noire . Table grape Table grapes are grapes intended for consumption as fresh fruit as opposed to grapes grown for wine production, juice production, jelly and jam making or for drying into raisins . Vitis vinifera table grapes can be in

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288-1027: Is planted in California as Black Malvoisie. Cinsaut is planted in the North Coast AVA and Sierra Foothills AVA in California, most specifically in the Red Hills Lake County AVA and the El Dorado AVA respectively. Cinsaut is planted in the Yakima Valley AVA in Washington. Cinsaut is planted in Texas, specifically in the Texas High Plains A.V.A. The vine can produce heavy crops, but wines are much better if yields are controlled. Cinsaut

312-629: Is relatively long compared with other fruit, with new plantations taking 2–3 years to become productive, export production and promotion is often concentrated in the hands of large vertically integrated commercial enterprises or producer-exporter associations such as the Fruit Exporters Association of Chile (ASOEX). Table grapes commonly sold in North American and European markets include Sultana (Thompson Seedless), Flame , Muscat , Almeria , Niagara and Concord . In

336-484: Is relatively long compared with other fruit, with new plantations taking 2–3 years to become productive, export production and promotion is often concentrated in the hands of large vertically integrated commercial enterprises or producer-exporter associations such as the Fruit Exporters Association of Chile (ASOEX). Table grapes commonly sold in North American and European markets include Sultana (Thompson Seedless), Flame , Muscat , Almeria , Niagara and Concord . In

360-996: Is very drought resistant but can be susceptible to disease, so appreciates a dry climate. It produces large cylindrical bunches of black grapes with fairly thick skins. Black Malvoisie, Blue Imperial, Bourdales Kek, Budales, Calibre, Chainette, Cincout, Cinq-sao, Cinquien, Cinsanet, Cinsault, Cubilier, Cubillier, Cuviller, Espagne, Espagnol, Froutignan, Grappu De La Dordogne, Hermitage, Malaga Kek, Marocain, Maurange, Mavro Kara Melkii, Milhau, Morterille noire, Moustardier Noir, Navarro, Negru De Sarichioi, Oeillade noire, Ottavianello, Ottaviano, Ottavianello, Pampous, Papadou, Passerille, Pedaire, Picardan noir, Piquepoul D'Uzes, Pis De Chevre, Plant D Arles Boudales, Plant D'Arles, Plant De Broqui, Plant De Broquies, Poupe De Crabe, Pousse De Chevre Rouge, Prunaley, Prunelas, Prunella, Prunellas noir, Salerne, Samsó, Samson, Senso, Sensu, Sinsó, Strum, Takopulo Kara, Ulliaou, West's White Prolific, Black Prince, Boudales, Oeillade, Picardin noir and Ulliade. While Cinsault

384-521: The United States, California remains the largest single producer of table grapes with over 85,000 acres under cultivation. According to the USDA over 70 varietals are grown in the state, but the bulk of shipments are limited to a dozen mainly seedless varieties often sold domestically under generic green, red, or black descriptors. In Japan, Korea and other East Asian markets, as well as supporting

408-407: The United States, California remains the largest single producer of table grapes with over 85,000 acres under cultivation. According to the USDA over 70 varietals are grown in the state, but the bulk of shipments are limited to a dozen mainly seedless varieties often sold domestically under generic green, red, or black descriptors. In Japan, Korea and other East Asian markets, as well as supporting

432-636: The United States, China, Turkey, Spain, South Africa and Australia are all major producers and exporters of table grapes. World table grape production in 2016 is estimated by the USDA to be in the region of 21.0 million metric tons per annum, China alone accounting for an estimated 9.7 million metric tons of this global total. Chile remains the world's single largest table grape exporter, exporting over 800,000 metric tons to mainly North American and European markets. China, by way of contrast, exports only 247,000 metric tons per annum mainly to South East Asian markets;

456-586: The United States, China, Turkey, Spain, South Africa and Australia are all major producers and exporters of table grapes. World table grape production in 2016 is estimated by the USDA to be in the region of 21.0 million metric tons per annum, China alone accounting for an estimated 9.7 million metric tons of this global total. Chile remains the world's single largest table grape exporter, exporting over 800,000 metric tons to mainly North American and European markets. China, by way of contrast, exports only 247,000 metric tons per annum mainly to South East Asian markets;

480-588: The eastern Mediterranean . Cinsaut is popular in Algeria for its drought resistance , and is used to make large volumes of wine. Cinsaut is grown under a variety of names such as Black Prince, Blue Imperial, Oeillade and Ulliade. Old Cinsault vines in the Itata Valley have recently been rediscovered by quality wine producers in Chile, such as Miguel Torres, Clos de Fous, Ventisquero and Undurraga. In one of

504-516: The form of either seeded or non-seeded varietals and range widely in terms of colour, size, sweetness and adaptability to local growing conditions. Common commercially available table grape varieties such as Thompson Seedless and Flame Seedless are favoured by growers for their high yield and relative resistance to damage during shipment. Other less common varietals such as Cotton Candy , Kyoho or Pione are custom hybrids bred for size, appearance and specific flavour characteristics. Chile, Peru,

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528-516: The form of either seeded or non-seeded varietals and range widely in terms of colour, size, sweetness and adaptability to local growing conditions. Common commercially available table grape varieties such as Thompson Seedless and Flame Seedless are favoured by growers for their high yield and relative resistance to damage during shipment. Other less common varietals such as Cotton Candy , Kyoho or Pione are custom hybrids bred for size, appearance and specific flavour characteristics. Chile, Peru,

552-507: The grape. Many new labels can be found on the market offering crunchy red berry flavors at low alcohols, it is still a very useful blending component with other Rhone varietals, while also adding some fruity brightness to Cabernet Sauvignon. The oldest continuous Cinsaut vineyard is said to be the Bechtold vineyard in Lodi, California, which was planted in 1886 by Joseph Spenker. Some Cinsaut

576-630: The southernmost wine-producing areas of the country, the grape yields light-bodied, fruit-driven wines, most often varietal, but sometimes blended with Pais or Carignan . Cinsaut is the fourth most widely planted grape variety in France, and is especially important in Languedoc-Roussillon . It is also widely used for rosé wines in Provence. Known as Ottavianello , there is one tiny DOC devoted to Cinsaut - Ostuni Ottavianello , with

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