Burger (grape) explained

Burger
Color:Blanc
Species:Vitis vinifera
Also Called:Monbadon and other synonyms
Origin:France
Regions:California

Burger is a white wine grape of French origin, today planted primarily in the Central Valley. Its French name is Monbadon.[1]

In the early history of Californian wine, Burger was a majority variety but its influence has steadily decreased and now it is used primarily in bulk jug wine production.[2]

Synonyms

Burger is also known under the synonyms Aouba, Auba, Berger, Blanc de Cadillac, Cadillac, Caoba, Castillone à Montendre,Frontignan, Frontignan des Charentes, Grand Blanc, Gros Montils, Meslier d'Orleans, Monbadon, and Ugni de Montpellier.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=7916 Monbadon
  2. J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 101 Abbeville Press 2003