Arvine B
Name of the variety in France

Arvine
Origin

This variety is originally from the Valais region in Switzerland.
Synonyms

In France, this variety can officially be called "Petite Arvine" regarding plant propagation material. In Italy, this variety is officially designated as "Petite Arvine".
Legal information

In France, Arvine is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" 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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ha | 4.7 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of young shoot with a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves,
- the medium to large, wide, circular or pentagonal adult leaves, entire or with three lobes, shallow lateral sinuses, a closed peliole sinus or with overlapping lobes, short teeth with straight or convex sides, a slightly goffered or folded near the petiole sinus leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, no or a low density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
- the tip of young shoot with a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves,
- the medium to large, wide, circular or pentagonal adult leaves, entire or with three lobes, shallow lateral sinuses, a closed peliole sinus or with overlapping lobes, short teeth with straight or convex sides, a slightly goffered or folded near the petiole sinus leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, no or a low density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
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Allel 1 | 131 | 236 | 257 | 182 | 194 | 240 | 240 | 235 | 239 |
Allel 2 | 149 | 236 | 262 | 186 | 194 | 252 | 248 | 243 | 249 |
Phenology

Bud burst: same as Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Arvine is an average vigor variety that needs trellising or and moderately long pruning. Arvine is adapted to stony and moderately fertile soils.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Arvine is susceptible to downy mildew. It is also sensitive to grey rot at the end of maturation.
Technological potentiality

Arvine's bunches are small and compact. The berries are also small. The sugar accumulation potential of this variety is high. Arvine produces full-bodied, aromatic (flowers, honey, etc) and fine wines with a good acidity.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Arvine clone carries the number 6001.
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.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, 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
