Mondeuse noire 1937 and later developed a white-berried color mutation known as "Helena". Also in the late 20th and early 21st century, it was discovered that some of the plantings of Petite Sirah were actually field blends of true Petite Sirah (Durif) as well as several other varieties including Mondeuse noire. Though the exact relationship is not yet known, DNA analysis has also shown that Mondeuse noire has some relationship to the Savoie wine grape Douce noir which is known as "Charbono" in California and "Bonarda" in Argentina. While Mondeuse noire and Mondeuse blanche are not color mutations of one or the
Petite Arvine from the Valais. Here is what you can expect from Petite Arvine. Taste: Fragrant and fruity. Fruit: Notes of grapefruit and lime. Acidity: Elevated acidity. Tannin: Little to no bitterness. "The vintners regard it so highly that they've dedicated an entire village to it." Fully, Switzerland – Official Swiss tourism website. Overall, wines produced from this varietal are made of very high quality. Derived from Latin the name indicates the vine comes from the Savoyard Arve Valley in the Valais. Petite Arvine can typically be enjoyed with cheese fondue and other typical Swiss foods. Seafoods such as lobster, oyster and