Arbane B
Name of the variety in France

Arbane
Origin

This variety from the north east of France is seemingly from Aube.
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, Arbane is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified.
Use

Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France

1958 | 1979 | 1988 | 2018 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
ha | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6.7 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a medium to hight density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves with bronze spots,
- the small adult leaves, with five or seven lobes, an open U-shaped petiole sinus, low anthocyanin coloration of veins, a smooth leaf blade, slightly folded at the petiole sinus, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect hairs,
- the round-shaped or broad ellipsoid berries.
- the tip of the young shoot with a medium to hight density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves with bronze spots,
- the small adult leaves, with five or seven lobes, an open U-shaped petiole sinus, low anthocyanin coloration of veins, a smooth leaf blade, slightly folded at the petiole sinus, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect hairs,
- the round-shaped or broad ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allel 1 | 131 | 223 | 239 | 182 | 188 | 240 | 240 | 235 | 251 |
Allel 2 | 141 | 236 | 257 | 182 | 194 | 260 | 254 | 253 | 255 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 1 day after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Arbane is a vigorous variety and has a long growing cycle: early budburst and a fairly late grape maturity. In northrn regions, this variety must be grown in the best exposed areas. Arbane produces very limited yields.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

This variety is fairly sensitive to diseases, particularly to downy mildew.
Technological potentiality

The bunches and berries are very small. Arbane produces dry, lively quality white wines, with fine bouquet. The sugar accumulation potential is high while maintaining good acidity.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Arbane clone carries the number 1178. Surveys have recently been carried out in vineyards of the north-east of France. A conservatory of twenty four clones was planted in 2003 in Champagne.
Bibliographic references


- Catalogue des variétés et clones de vigne cultivés en France. Collectif, 2007, Ed. IFV, Le Grau-du-Roi, France.
- 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.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.
- 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.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.
Description of clones certified in France
