Gros Vert B
Name of the variety in France
Gros Vert
Origin
This southern variety is generally used for producing table grapes.
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, Gros Vert is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. It is classified as a wine grape variety only in some French department (see the regulations in force). This variety is also listed in the catalogue of Italie.
Use
Wine and table grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
1958 1968 1979 1988 1998 2008 2018
ha 6052 5884 2698 1025 382 190 71
Table grape surface area
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves,
- the shoots with green or slightly red-striped internodes,
- the small or medium adult leaves, with five or seven lobes, deep lateral sinuses, a slightly open or closed petiole sinus, long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration, an involute leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a very low density of erect hairs,
- the broad ellipsoid or round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 223 243 176 188 256 238 233 239
Allel 2 135 236 249 191 200 258 254 247 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 8 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 5 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
This late grape variety is sufficiently fertile to be pruned short. It is susceptible chlorosis.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Gros vert has a good resistance against grey rot.
Technological potentiality
The bunches and berries are large. The skin is thick and the pulp is fleshy with a simple flavor. Gros vert has a good transport and storage capacity. The wines produced are light and not very alcoholic. It can be used for the production of sparkling wines.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Gros Vert clone carries the number 1099.
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
1099 Hérault IFV 2007