Originally from France, the grape variety is widespread in the Centre and North-East in Italy and France where it is known as Cot. It is currently the most common variety in Argentina. Used exclusively for wine making, both in purity and suitable for cutting with other vines.
LEAF
Large, orbicular, whole, open U-V peziolar sinus, open V-shaped upper lateral sinuses, absent lower lateral sinuses. Irregular, medium teeth.
CLUSTER
Medium - big, pyramidal, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Medium - big, spherical, pruinose and consistent skin, blue - black colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
120 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium - early Colour change: early
Flowering: early Maturation: early
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of medium vigor, production conditioned by the seasonal trend: high in dry years, reduced with wet spring. Good fertility. Suitable for clay, limestone and dry soils. Recommended training systems: expanded with long or short prunings. Biotype sensitive to oidium, rot and downy mildew.
