Mara

An artificial cross of Gamay and Reichensteiner, Mara was created in 1970 at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland) to obtain a variety that was similar to Gamay, but more resistant with a richer colour. First officially sold in 2009, it is related to Gamaret and Garanoir. With its imaginative name, Mara is early and highly resistant to grey mould. Grown exclusively in Switzerland, its wines are colourful, fruity, spicy and are often used for blends.