Muscat à petits grains blancs

Muscat à petits grains blancs B

Name of the variety in France Name under which the variety is officially registered in the catalogue of grapevine varieties in France and under which it may be propagated and disseminated.

Name under which the variety is officially registered in the catalogue of grapevine varieties in France and under which it may be propagated and disseminated.

Muscat à petits grains blancs

Origin

This variety would appear to originally be from Greece.

Synonyms

Recognised alternative names that may be used to identify the propagation material of the variety in France or in other member countries of the European Union.

In the European Union, Muscat à petits grains blancs is officially called by other names: Gelber Muskateller (Austria, Germany), Moscatel de Grano Menudo (Spain), Moscatel Galego Branco (Portugal), Moscato Bianco (Italy), Moschato aspro (Cyprus, Greece), Muškat (Slovenia), Muškát žltý (Czech Republic, Slovakia), Muskat zuti (Croatia), Muskatel (Malta), Rumeni muškat (Slovenia), Sárga muskotály (Hungary). These synonyms are officially recognized in France regarding plant propagation material.

Legal information This information indicates on which list the variety is registered (A or B), whether it is classified for wine grapes, and in which member countries of the European Union the variety is also officially registered (for more information, see the <a href="/en/reglementation">"Legislation"</a>menu).

This information indicates on which list the variety is registered (A or B), whether it is classified for wine grapes, and in which member countries of the European Union the variety is also officially registered (for more information, see the <a href="/en/reglementation">"Legislation"</a>menu).

In France, Muscat à petits grains blancs is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

Use

This information indicates the normal and statutory use for the grapes.

Wine grape variety.

Evolution of cultivated areas in France

The figures provided are taken from vineyard land registers (IVCC, ONIVIT, ONIVINS), general agricultural censuses (SCEES-INSEE) and the current computerised vineyard register (DGDDI, FAM).<br>
Regional vine planting data is available on the following site: <a href="https://visionet.franceagrimer.fr/Pages/DonneesInteractivesDocs.aspx?sousmenu=observatoire%20de%20la%20viticulture" target="">visionet</a>.

	1958	1968	1979	1988	1998	2008	2018
ha	2297	3032	3720	4639	6058	7370	7540

Descriptive elements

<p>Only the principal ampelographic elements enabling the varieties to be characterised and identified are provided. They are presented according to the descriptor code recognised by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), the Community Plant Variety Office (OCVV) and Bioversity International (for more information, see the <a href="/en/vocabulaire">"Ampelographic glossary"</a> menu).<br>
The photographs of leaves and grapes were taken in natural conditions, on the vine, in very similar situations in terms of growing conditions (sandy soil, Mediterranean coast):</p>
<ul>
<li>Domaine de l'Espiguette (IFV), Le Grau du Roi (Gard),</li>
<li>Domaine de Vassal (INRAE), Marseillan (Hérault),</li>
<li>La Gaillarde Campus (Institut Agro | Montpellier SupAgro), Montpellier (Hérault).</li>
</ul>
<p>Only a few photographs, including the tips of bunches, were taken in other conditions.</p>

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the very bronzed young leaves,
- the shoots with long tendrils,
- the circular, dark green adult leaves, with three or five lobes, a slightly open or closed V-shaped petiole sinus, moderate to large teeth, moderate to long compared to their width at the base with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a blistered leaf blade, often undulate between the main veins near the petiole sinus, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries with muscat flavor.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	131	225	233	176	186	252	240	245	263
Allel 2	131	234	249	191	196	256	248	267	271

Phenology

<p>The growth stages indicated are the result of obsrvations made at the Domaine de Vassal Estate where the set of these varieties form a collection. The results are indicated compared to the Chasselas vine variety as a reference in order to make comparisons between years and different sites. As such, for information purposes, the dates for the Chasselas B growth stage at Domaine de Vassal are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bud burst, 21 March (average over 50 years)</li>
<li>Grape maturity, 14 August (average over 50 years)</li>
</ul>

Bud burst: same as Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks after Chasselas.

Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.

The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.

This moderately vigorous variety with an erect or semi-erect bearing, must be pruned short. This variety is particularly adapted to limestone terroirs.

Susceptibility to diseases and pests These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.

These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.

Muscat à petits grains blancs is sensitive to powdery mildew, grey rot and hymenoptera. It is also very susceptible to mites.

Technological potentiality

<p>The size of grape clusters and berries indicated are based on the following scales:</p>
<table id="potentiel">
<thead>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td colspan="2">Wine grape varieties</td>
<td colspan="2">Table grape varieties</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Size</td>
<td>Bunch (g)</td>
<td>Berry (g)</td>
<td>Bunch (g)</td>
<td>Berry (g)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Very small</td>
<td>≤ 100</td>
<td>< 1</td>
<td>< 150</td>
<td>< 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Small</td>
<td>100 - 200</td>
<td>1,5 - 2</td>
<td>150 - 250</td>
<td>2 - 3,5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moderate</td>
<td>200 - 250</td>
<td>2 - 2,5</td>
<td>250 - 400</td>
<td>3,5 - 5,5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Large</td>
<td>250 - 400</td>
<td>2,5 - 3,5</td>
<td>400 - 700</td>
<td>5,5 - 8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Very large</td>
<td>> 400</td>
<td>> 3,5</td>
<td>> 700</td>
<td>> 8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Remarks concerning the characteristics of the wines are generally based on tastings organised by juries of professionals.</p>

The bunches are small and the berries are medium in size. This variety can produce dry white wines, sweet wines and sparkling wines. It can also be blended (with a small percentage) to provide aromatic nuances in neutral wines. Muscat à petits grains blancs has a high sugar potential with a good acidity balance, and intense, powerful and delicate flavor.

Clonal selection in France In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.

The thriteen certified Muscat à petits grains blancs clones carry the numbers 154, 155, 156, 157, 452, 453, 454, 455, 576, 577, 578, 579 and 826. A conservatory of 130 clones has been planted in the French department of Aude since 1995. Recent surveys have led to the establishment of a second conservatory of a hundred or so clones in the wine-growing region of Die (French department of Drôme) in 2007.

Bibliographic references The main bibliographical sources are provided.

- 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 - Montpellier SupAgro, Marseillan, France.
- Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages et de leurs synonymes. P. Galet, 2015, Ed. Libre&Solidaire, France.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.

Description of clones certified in France In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.

		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
154		Lot-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Languedoc-Roussillon	8.57 ha	medium	low to medium	medium		low	medium	low to medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety		most appreciated wines in tasting
155		Non précisée	INRA	1971																	Clone not widely distributed.
156		Aveyron	INRA	1972	Languedoc-Roussillon	0.75 ha	medium	low to medium	low to medium		medium	medium	low		low to medium			representative wines of the variety
157		Non précisée	INRA	1972																	Clone not widely distributed.
452		Drôme	ENTAV	1976	Languedoc-Roussillon Rhône-Valley		medium	medium to high	medium		high	medium	medium		low			representative wines of the variety
453		Drôme	ENTAV	1976	Languedoc-Roussillon	0.93 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high		low to medium	low to medium	high		medium to high			representative wines of the variety
454		Drôme	ENTAV	1976	Languedoc-Roussillon	0.48 ha	medium to high	high	medium to high		medium to high	medium to high	medium to high		high			representative wines of the variety
455		Drôme	ENTAV	1976	Languedoc-Roussillon	1.62 ha	high	high	high		medium	medium to high	medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety
576		Hérault	ENTAV	1978	Languedoc-Roussillon		medium	medium	medium				medium to high					representative wines of the variety
577		Lot-et-Garonne	ENTAV	1978	Languedoc-Roussillon Rhône-Valley		medium	medium	medium				medium to high					representative wines of the variety
578		Drôme	ENTAV	1978	Languedoc-Roussillon		medium	medium	medium				medium					representative wines of the variety
579		Drôme	ENTAV	1978	Languedoc-Roussillon	0.33 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium to high					representative wines of the variety
826		Pyrénées-Orientales	ENTAV	1985	Languedoc-Roussillon	1.26 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium to high		medium to high			representative wines of the variety				more erect bearing

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