Italia Rubi Rg
Name of the variety in France

Italia Rubi
Origin

This variety corresponds to a red mutation of Italia which appeared in Brazil.
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,Italia Rubi is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list.
Use

Table grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France

2018 | |
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ha | 2 |
Descriptive elements

The description corresponds to that of Italia, except for the skin color of the berries, which is in this case red when ripe.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
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Allel 1 | 131 | 229 | 243 | 176 | 192 | 256 | 238 | 233 | 251 |
Allel 2 | 147 | 236 | 247 | 191 | 204 | 258 | 248 | 243 | 271 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 6 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

Italia Rubi is sensitive to millerandage and slightly sensitive to dessication of the stems. It is a vigorous variety, with a semi-erect bearing, that must be trained and pruned long.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Italia Rubi is sensitive to downy mildew and grey rot.
Technological potentiality

The bunches are large, conical-shaped and moderately compact. The berries are also large but sometimes, the size and color are not homogeneous. The skin is moderately thick and the pulp in fleshy. The flavor is pleasant, slightly muscaté.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Italia Rubi clone carries the number 1122.
Bibliographic references


- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, France.
Description of clones certified in France
