Originally from Oltrepò Pavese, the grape variety is diffused in the area of Verona and mainly in the hilly areas of Valpolicella, Valpantena and Bardolino. Used exclusively for wine making in purity, it gives rise to very colourful, fruity wines, useful also for the preparation of superior wines.
LEAF
Medium, pentagonal, pentalobate, open V-shaped peziolar sinus, deep upper lateral sinuses with overlapping edges, shallow V-shaped lateral sinuses. Regular teeth.
CLUSTER
Big, pyramidal, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Medium, spheroidal, thick and consistent pruinose skin, turquoise colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
230 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium - late Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium - late Maturation: medium - late
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of remarkable vigor, abundant and constant production. Medium - low fertility. Suitable for deep and fresh soils. Recommended training systems: espalier with medium - long prunings, due to the fertility of the distal buds. Biotype that in the rainy years may present problems of millerandage and detachment of the rachis.
