Originally from France, the grape variety was obtained by crossing Bellino x Lady Downes Seedling. Currently it is also grown in California under the name of Ribier. Used exclusively for the table grape market.
LEAF
Medium - large, pentagonal, pentalobate, open V-shaped or U-shaped peziolar sinus, upper lateral sinuses with overlapping edges, lateral sinuses lower than V. Pronounced and irregular teeth.
CLUSTER
Medium, long, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Big, regular, spheroidal, pruinose skin of medium consistency, deep blue colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
450 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: early Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium Maturation: III epoch
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Standard clone of good vigor, high production. Low fertility. Suitable for different types of soils. Recommended training systems: arbor, pergola and espalier as long as expanded with short prunings. Biotype sensitive to oidium, shows incompatibility phenomena when grafted on Kober 5BB. Good resistance to transport and discreet for conservation.
