Originally from the Peloponnese, the grape variety has spread in Lazio and Campania and, even if only a little everywhere in Central-Southern Italy. It is distinguished from the Malvasia di Candia Aromatica due to the absence of aromaticity in the grape. Used exclusively for wine making, it provides a deep straw yellow wine with a bitter taste with a tendency to oxidation.
LEAF
Large, pentagonal, pentalobate, open U-shaped peziolar sinus, open V-shaped upper lateral sinuses, shallow V-lower lateral sinuses. Medium teeth.
CLUSTER
Big, pyramidal, winged, semi loose.
GRAPE
Medium, spheroidal, pruinose skin thin and consistent, golden yellow colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
450 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: late Colour change: late
Flowering: medium Maturation: medium - late
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of excellent vigor, high and constant productions. Good fertility. Suitable for hilly soils well exposed and clay. Recommended farming systems: medium expansion with medium - long prunings. Very generous biotype, can produce exceptional quantities. It prefers warm climates, excellent resistance to drought. Good tolerance to spring frosts, wind, botrytis.
