Originally from Egypt, the grape variety is also known as Moscato di Pantelleria in Italy and as Moscato d'Alessandria in France. It is currently grown mainly in Sicily, North Africa and other Mediterranean countries. Used exclusively for the table grape market.
LEAF
Medium, trilobed, V-shaped peziolar sinus, upper and lower sinuses closed. Acute teeth.
CLUSTER
Big, long, conical - pyramidal, winged, semi loose.
GRAPE
Big, round, thick and consistent pruinose skin, greenish yellow colour.
AVERAGE CLUSTER WEIGHT
330 grams
PHENOLOGICAL EPOCHS
Sprouting: medium Colour change: medium - late
Flowering: medium - late Maturation: III epoch
COMMENT ON THE CLONE
Standard clone of fair vigor, regular production but not abundant. Good fertility. Suitable for different types of soils. Recommended training systems: little tree, espalier with short prunings. Biotype with good resistance to transport and for conservation.
