Muscat de Hambourg

Muscat de Hambourg N

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 de Hambourg

Origin

Based on published genetic analyses, this variety would be the result of crossbreeding Muscat d’Alexandrie and Frankenthal.

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 de Hambourg is officially called by other names: Black Muscat (Cyprus), Hamburgi muskotály (Hungary), Muscat of Hamburg (Cyprus), Moschato Ambourgou (Cyprus) and Muskat-Trollinger (Germany). 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 de Hambourg is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list. 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 catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Romania and Spain.

Use

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

Wine and table 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	6321	7332	5962	5195	4253	4320	2968

Surfaces declared as table grapes.

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 young leaves with bronze spots,
- the adult leaves, with three or five lobes, an open petiole sinus, medium to large teeth, moderate to long compared to their width at the base with straight or convex sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, an involute, twisted and slightly goffered leaf blade, curly on the edges, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the ellipsoid berries with muscat flavor.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	133	229	247	176	186	240	248	235	271
Allel 2	147	236	249	182	192	256	254	243	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: 1 day after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks and a half 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 variety has a moderate to strong vigor with a horizontal or semi- drooping bearing. The vines must be carefully trained and preferably planted in moderately fertile soil. Muscat de Hambourg is also rather sensitive to dessication of the stems.

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 de Hambourg is sensitive to powdery mildew, downy mildew, phomopsis, mites and grape moths. On the other hand, it is not very susceptible to grey rot.

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 and berries are medium to large. The berries have a moderately thick skin and a muscat flavored pulp. Muscat de Hambourg has a good storage capacity and moderate transport capacity. Muscat de Hambourg has low sugar and color potential. This variety can also be used to make still wines, sparkling wines and grape juice.

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

The ten certified Muscat de Hambourg clones carry the numbers 193, 195, 200, 202, 203, 309, 932, 933, 934 and 967. They were selected for the production of table grapes. A conservatory of a hundred or so clones was planted in the French department of Vaucluse in 2003.

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
193		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1973	Provence		low to medium
195		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1973	Provence		medium to high	medium	medium to high	low to medium	medium		medium to high		medium
200		Gironde	INRA	1973	Provence					low
202		Vaucluse	INRA	1973	Provence	4.66 ha	medium	low to medium	medium	low to medium	medium		medium		medium
203		Vaucluse	INRA	1973	Provence										low
309		Vaucluse	INRA	1973	Provence		low to medium	low to medium	medium to high	medium to high	medium		low		low
932		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1988	Provence	0.63 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium
933		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1988	Provence	0.08 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium
934		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1988	Provence	0.08 ha	medium to high	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium
967		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1990	Provence	1.67 ha	medium to high	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium

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