Calabrese N
Name of the variety in France

Calabrese
Origin

This variety is originally from the south of Italy (Sicily).
Synonyms

In France, this variety can officially be called "Nero d'Avola" regarding plant propagation material. In Bulgaria, Malta and Italy, Calabrese is officially designated as "Nero d'Avola".
Legal information

In France, Calabrese is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" since 2012 on the A list and classified.
Use

Wine grape variety
Evolution of cultivated areas in France

2018 | |
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ha | 0.2 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green or yellow young leaves,
- the large, entire, circular adult leaves, with a slightly opened or closed petiole sinus, long teeth with straight sides, a slightly twisted leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of prostrate hairs,
- the ellipsoid berries.
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green or yellow young leaves,
- the large, entire, circular adult leaves, with a slightly opened or closed petiole sinus, long teeth with straight sides, a slightly twisted leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of prostrate hairs,
- the ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
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Allel 1 | 141 | 223 | 239 | 176 | 186 | 252 | 240 | 235 | 251 |
Allel 2 | 149 | 238 | 249 | 178 | 202 | 252 | 254 | 243 | 251 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 4 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 4 weeks after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 4 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Calabrese is a variety adapted to warm climates and to Mediterranean weather conditions. It has a semi-erect bearing, must be trained and pruned short.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Calabrese is susceptible to powdery mildew, but is not very affected by grey rot.
Technological potentiality

Calabrese's bunches are small to medium in size and the berries are medium in size. This variety produces good quality, well colored, full-bodied, and structured wines that are suited for ageing.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Calabrese clone carries the number 1205.
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.
- Wine Grapes. J. Robinson et al., 2012, Ed. Penguin, Engalnd.
- Registro nazionale delle varieta di vite. Ministère de l’agriculture italien [web site, visited in 2020].
- Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages et de leurs synonymes. P. Galet, 2015, Ed. Libre&Solidaire, France.
- Wine Grapes. J. Robinson et al., 2012, Ed. Penguin, Engalnd.
- Registro nazionale delle varieta di vite. Ministère de l’agriculture italien [web site, visited in 2020].
Description of clones certified in France
