Dabouki B
Name of the variety in France
Dabouki
Origin
This table grape variety of natural origin is wide spread throughout the Middle East.
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, Dabouki is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Spain and Portugal.
Use
Table grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
1958 1968 1979 1988 2000 2008 2018
ha 23 56 202 101 20 17 6.2
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the young leaves that are bronze or reddish,
- the large circular adult leaves, with five, seven or more than seven lobes, U or club-shaped lateral sinuses, a slightly open or close U-shaped petiole sinus, large teeth, medium length compared to their width at the base with straight or convex sides, a strong anthocyanin coloration of veins, a strongly blistered involute leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium to high density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 133 232 247 176 188 248 240 257 249
Allel 2 149 234 249 180 204 248 244 257 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 12 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 5 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Dabouki is a vigorous variety with a horizontal bearing. Its production potential is average. It can be managed with short or moderate long pruning. Dabouki resists well against drought and is not very affected by coulure and millerandage.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Under humid weather conditions, Dabouki is sensitive to downy mildew, powdery mildew and to grey rot.
Technological potentiality
The bunches are large to very large and moderately compact. The berries are also very large, simple-flavored, with a thick skin and a fleshy pulp. This variety has a good storage and transport capacity.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Dabouki clone carries the number 1103.
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.
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
1103 Vaucluse ENTAV 2005 Clone consistent with the characteristics of the variety.