Originally from Syria, it is a grape variety of very ancient origins, it is one of the most common table variety, which is why it has assumed so many synonyms over time. It is currently cultivated in almost all the Mediterranean wine growing countries and especially in the Central-South regions of Italy, France, Bulgaria, Romania and the Aegean Islands. Used exclusively for the table grape market.
LEAF
Medium, pentagonal, pentalobate, U-shaped peziolar sinus, upper lateral sinuses with overlapping edges, open lower lateral sinuses. Regular teeth.
CLUSTER
Big, long, cylindrical - pyramidal, winged, loose.
GRAPE
Big, regular, elliptical, pruinose and consistent skin, golden yellow colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
650 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium Colour change: early
Flowering: medium Maturation: III epoch
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Standard clone of remarkable vigor, abundant production. Poor fertility. Suitable for different types of soils. Recommended training systems: expanded with long prunings. Biotype sensitive to oidium, downy mildew and excoriose. Evidence of incompatibility phenomena when grafted on Kober 5BB or 3309 C. High resistance to transport and for conservation.
