Altesse or Roussette is a white French wine grape variety found primarily in the Savoy wine region of France. It yields small harvests and ripens late but is resistant to grey rot. Wines made from Altesse have exotic aromas, often together with citrus and herbs, and have good acidity. They are considered to age well. In the vineyard, Altesse is said to be very similar to the Furmint variety of Hungary. The origin of Altesse is subject to various claims, including an origin in Cyprus, but a French origin seems more probable. Altesse is a white grape variety most famous for its role in the dry white wines from Savoie in far eastern France. It is one of the region's most highly valued grape varieties, as it makes full-bodied, concentrated wines with floral, nutty characters and good acidity. The best examples of Altesse wines come under the Roussette de Savoie and Roussette du Bugey appellations, Roussette being a common synonym for the variety. The origins of Altesse are somewhat disputed, as early mentions of the grape in the 18th Century seem to suggest that it came from as far away as Cyprus.