Variety of unknown origin, belongs to the group of Piedmont and Ligurian Bianchette. It is currently grown mainly in Piedmont in the Alba area. Used exclusively for wine making, it is usually mixed with other local grape varieties.
LEAF
Medium, pentagonal, trilobed, open U-shaped peziolar sinus, deep U-shaped upper lateral sinuses, open U-shaped lower lateral sinuses. Rounded teeth.
CLUSTER
Medium - small, conical - cylindrical, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Medium - small, ellipsoidal, pruinose skin, greenish yellow colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
230 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium Maturation: medium - early
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of good vigor, good and regular production. Poor fertility. Suitable for hilly soils, with good exposure. Recommended training systems: espalier with short or mixed prunings. Biotype sensitive to oidium and tolerant to downy mildew attacks.
