Gamaret N
Name of the variety in France
Gamaret
Origin
This variety was obtained in 1970 at the Changins station in Switzerland and is the result of the crossbreeding between Gamay and Reichensteiner.
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, Gamaret is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list. This variety is also listed in the catalogue of Italy.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
2018
ha 46
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 circular or wedge-shaped adult leaves, entire or with three or five lobes, with an open or slightly open V-shaped petiole sinus, small short teeth with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a slightly blistered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped or slightly ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 225 239 178 194 242 238 216 239
Allel 2 149 232 257 178 194 260 248 247 263
Phenology
Bud burst: 2 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Gamaret is a fairly vigorous variety, with regular fertility and a semi-erect to horizontal bearing. It is preferable to prune it short and this variety must be trained. This variety is a little susceptible to drought. This sensitivity has to be taken into account for the choice of rootstock, under conditions that are prone to water stress.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Gamaret is not very susceptible to black rot and grey rot, but on the other hand, it is a little sensitive to downy mildew, powdery mildew, flavescence dorée and esca.
Technological potentiality
Gamaret's bunches are small to medium in size and not very compact. The berries are also small to medium in size. The sugar accumulation potential is moderate to good for an average acidity. Gamaret is well adapted for a whole-bunch vinification. When it reaches full-maturity, this variety produces balanced, spicy wines that are suited to ageing and that are well appreciated for their color and their tannic structure.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Gamaret clone carries the number 1117.
Bibliographic references
- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Montpellier SupAgro, 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, 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
1117 Suisse Sicarex Beaujolais - IFV 2008 Beaujolais Clone consistent with the characteristics of the variety.