Vitis vinifera ‘Aucarot’
‘No. 19 – Aucarot (29/2, or 29 of the Luxembourg collection [of Busby]). Hardy white grape, bears plentifully, and makes very good wine. Where abundant produce, combined with medium quality, is an object, this is a variety well worth attention; I am inclined to think it may prove one of the most valuable of the white wine grapes; requires the same room as No. 3 [Dolcetto]’. [Maro p.25/1844].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Mainly used in Bordeaux for the production of fortified wines. No additional data from the contemporary literature.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.15/1843]. 29-2 is written after the name, i.e. no. 29 of Busby’s Luxembourg collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description. Called Aucarôt in the 1845 catalogue.
In an advertisement in The Sydney Morning Herald of Saturday 21st of June, 1845 offering vine cuttings for sale, ‘Aucarôt’ was described as originating from the Department des Landes, and was priced at 20 shillings per 1000.
Notes
Published Jun 24, 2010 - 04:27 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:57 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably France |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Aucarot |
| Confidence level | high |
