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Gamay

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ORIGIN

 

Originally from France, more precisely in the Burgundy area, the grape variety has characteristics very similar to Chardonnay, among which its precocity. Used exclusively for wine making, usually in blends with Pinot Noir and other red varieties.

 

LEAF

 

Medium, long, trilobed, open V-shaped peziolar sinus, not very deep lateral sinuses. Short teeth.

 

CLUSTER

 

Medium - small, cylindrical, winged, compact.

 

GRAPE

 

Medium - small, ellipsoidal, pruinose and consistent skin, dark black colour.

 

AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT

 

150 grams

 

PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS

 

Sprouting: medium - early                                                                                   Colour change: early

 

Flowering: early                                                                                                   Maturation: early

 

COMMENT ON THE CLONE

 

Italian clone of poor vigor, abundant and constant production. Good fertility. Suitable for different types of soils. Recommended training systems: little tree with short prunings. Early biotype, suitable for cultivation in cold regions and high altitudes, good resistance to cold.

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