Originally from the Central Europe, the grape variety is currently widespread along the eastern Danube; in Italy it finds the epicentre of cultivation in the Oltrepò Pavese; it is also present in some hilly areas of Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Used exclusively for wine making, both in purity and especially as an improvement grape in the blends of local white grapes. The straw yellow wine is also suitable for the production of sparkling wines.
LEAF
Medium, orbicular, trilobed, V-U peziolar sinus, V-shaped lateral sinuses. Regular teeth.
CLUSTER
Small, cylindrical, winged, compact.
GRAPE
Medium, spheroidal, pruinose skin thin and consistent, golden yellow colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
130 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium - late Colour change: medium
Flowering: medium Maturation: medium
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Italian clone of medium vigor, medium and constant production. Good fertility. Suitable for hilly or stony plains, fresh. Recommended training systems: very tight with medium - short prunings. Biotype sensitive to oidium but poorly sensitive to botrytis, good adaptability to spring frost and drought.
