Originally from France, the grape variety is widespread in the Oltrepò Pavese and in the area of Verona. Currently it is also cultivated in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. Used exclusively for wine making, suitable for cutting with other vines.
LEAF
Medium - large, elongated, pentagonal, pentalobate, narrow V-U peziolar sinus, lateral sinuses superior to V, lateral sinuses lower than U. Acute and irregular teeth.
CLUSTER
Big, long, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Big, ellipsoidal, very itchy and thin skin, blue - black colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
180 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium - late Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium - early Maturation: late
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of good vigor, abundant and constant production. Poor fertility. Suitable for clay and wet soils. Recommended training systems: GDC, spurred cordon, GUYOT with short or mixed prunings. Biotype tolerant to the main cryptogamic diseases, sensitive to cold but with good resistance to humid climates.
