Originally from the Eastern Mediterranean basin, the grape variety has found the preferential area of cultivation in the Piedmont hills and in the Oltrepò Pavese. Nowadays, it has a vast geographical distribution, covering almost the whole peninsula. It is also widespread in Eastern Europe under the name Tamjanika in Serbia, Temjenika in Macedonia and Tamaioasa in Romania. Used exclusively for wine making, it produces sweet and intensely aromatic wines, often bubbly or sparkling.
LEAF
Medium, pentagonal, pentalobate, narrow V-shaped peziolar sinus, closed upper lateral sinuses with overlapping edges, slightly pointed lower sinuses. Irregular teeth.
CLUSTER
Small, cylindrical, winged, semi compact.
GRAPE
Medium - small, spheroidal, slightly pruinose and thin skin, greenish yellow colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
140 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium - early Colour change: medium - early
Flowering: medium Maturation: medium - early
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of medium vigor, medium production. Medium fertility. Suitable for calcareous and deep soils, not clayey and humid. Recommended training systems: not too expanded with rich prunings. Biotype medium tolerant to the cold, prefers dry and ventilated climates.
