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This grape variety originally came from the French Pyrenees and is cultivated in the Jurançon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bihl appellations. It has also been introduced to Uruguay. Petit Manseng is vigorous with a growing season four weeks longer than that of Chasselas. It is low-yielding and susceptible to powdery and downy mildew. Both bunches and grapes are small. It is very resistant to gray rot and develops Botrytis when ripe, producing superb quality wines with very high sugar and acidity levels. Semi-sweet and sweet white Petit Manseng wines are characterful and very rich.