Alphonse Lavall¨|e, or Ribier, as it is known in Spanish speaking countries, is also known as Gros Noir, or "Big Black". It is a seedling that was selected in France. It was imported from Argentina into South Africa in 1926 and remains the prince of seeded black grapes in the country. Alphonse Lavall¨|e has cripsy large black berries with an outstanding eating quality