Originally from the Bordeaux region of France. Currently it is cultivated in North-Eastern Italy and in Chile, it is now finding, thanks to the new clones less vigorous and more qualitative, a renewed interest in Italy and abroad. Used exclusively for wine making, often in a blend with fine uvages, it has a characteristic herbaceous taste, which is then reduced with aging.
LEAF
Medium, orbicular, pentagonal, U-shaped peziolar sinus with overlapping edges, closed upper lateral sinuses, U-shaped lower sinuses.
CLUSTER
Medium, pyramidal, winged, almost loose.
GRAPE
Medium - big, spheroidal, very pruinose thick and consistent skin, dark black colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
165 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium Maturation: medium
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone vigorous, good but inconstant production. Irregular fertility. Suitable for soils with little clay. Recommended training systems: expanded with long prunings. Very typical biotype, sensitive, unfavourable climatic conditions during flowering can condition the setting.
