Originally from France, the grape variety originally grown in Burgundy and Champagne has spread to Germany and other wine growing areas of the world; in Italy it is grown mainly in Trentino Alto Adige and Lombardy; is expanding its diffusion in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. It is the founder of the Pinot family from which the Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio are derived by mutation. Used exclusively for wine making, either in purity or in blends with other red grapes, if vinified in white, it can serve as a base for sparkling wine or in Rosé version in purity or in blend with Prosecco.
LEAF
Medium, cordiform, trilobed, V-U peziolar sinus, upper lateral sinuses just mentioned above U-V, small lower sinuses. Regular teeth.
CLUSTER
Big, cylindrical, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Medium, slightly oval, thick and consistent pruinose skin, blue – black colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
165 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium - early Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium Maturation: early
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Constituted by the Geisenheim Institute, vigorous German clone, very productive and constant. Good fertility. Suitable for hilly and lowland soils. Recommended training systems: expanded with short prunings. Biotype tolerant against iron chlorosis, sensitive to botrytis and oidium. Good resistance to spring frost, wind and drought.