Originally from the South-West region of France, the grape variety is spread mainly in the North-East of Italy, in particular in Friuli Venezia Giulia, but there are also cultivations in Veneto, in the Chianti area in Tuscany and in Puglia. Used exclusively for wine making in many wine growing areas dedicated to the production of herbaceous red wines. With aging it refines, becomes elegant and aromatic.
LEAF
Medium, orbicular, pentalobate, open U-shaped or V-shaped peziolar sinus, closed upper lateral sinuses, U-shaped lower lateral sinuses tending to close. Teeth present at the level of the peziolar sinus.
CLUSTER
Medium - big, conical - cylindrical, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Medium - small, almost spherical, thick and very resistant pruinose skin, purple blue colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
175 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium Maturation: medium
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone vigorous, medium production, almost constant. Sufficient fertility. Suitable for different types of soils, although the best results are given in clayey or marly hilly soils. Recommended training systems: medium width and medium prunings. Biotype with medium tolerance to winter cold.
