Agiorgitiko N
Name of the variety in France
Agiorgitiko
Origin
This variety is originally from Greece.
Synonyms
There is no officially recognized synonym in France nor in the other countries of the European Union, for this variety.
Legal information
In France, Agiorgitiko is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" since 2015 on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogue of Italy.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
2018
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Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green young leaves with slightly bronze spots and a medium to high density of prostrate hairs,
- the shoots with a medium anthocyanin coloration of internodes,
- the large, pure green adult leaves, with five or seven lobes, a closed petiole sinus with overlapping lobes, medium length teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, a very weak to weak anthocyanin coloration of veins, a moderately blistered, rather twisted or involute leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of erect hairs and a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 141 229 243 172 200 248 238 257 255
Allel 2 143 238 249 182 202 248 240 257 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 4 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Agiorgitiko is a vigorous variety with a semi-erect or horizontal bearing. It is best to trellis it and to prune it short. If the pruning is not properly managed, this variety has a tendancy to produce high yields. Agiorgitiko is adapted to drought, to different terroirs and poor soils. It is a little susceptible to potassium deficiency.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Agiorgitiko is sensitive to grey rot and mites. It is also susceptible to wood diseases (esca).
Technological potentiality
Agiorgitiko's bunches and berries are medium to large in size. The bunches are rather compact and often have a wing. The berries have a rather thin skin and a juicy pulp. This variety produces different type of wines : fresh, light and aromatic rosés ; more tannic red wines that are suitable for ageing. The color is easily extracted. Agiorgitiko's typical aromas are cherry, forest fruits, dried fruits and spices. Height can change the aromatic profile from fruity to spicy.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Agiorgitiko clone carries the number 1252.
Bibliographic references
- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, France.
- Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages et de leurs synonymes. P. Galet, 2015, Ed. Libre&Solidaire, France.
- Ampélographie hellénique. B. Krimbas, 1943, Greece.
- Plaquettes Hellenifera. K. Bakasietas, S. Petropoulos and G. Tavaditis, 2019, Greece.
- Wine Grapes. J. Robinson et al., 2012, Ed. Penguin, England.
Description of clones certified in France
Identity and availability Agronomic data Technological data Autres informations
Clone no. Marque Origin Selection Year of
certification
Agronomic
references
Surface area used
for propagation (year)
Fertility Production
level
Bunch
weight
Vigor Berry
size
Susceptibility
to grey rot
Sugar
level
Color
potential
Titrable
acidity
Tannic
structure
Aromatic
intensity
Oenological
suitability
New General
note
Agro-tecnic
note
Note
agronomique
Agronomic
note
Links
1252 Grèce VNB - IFV 2016