Nielluccio
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Wine grape variety.
The geographical origin of the variety is specified or, if this is not possible, the area in which it is traditionally cultivated. The genetic origin of the variety is also indicated whenever it is known from hybridiser data or from genetic analyses published or obtained by the teams at INRAE in Montpellier (UMR AGAP) and Vassal-Montpellier Grapevine Biological Resources Centre (CRB-Vigne).
This variety was traditionally grown in Corsica and is originally from Italy (Tuscany) where it is grown under the name Sangiovese.
This information indicates the normal and statutory use for the grapes.
Wine grape variety.
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.
Nielluccio
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 France, this variety can officially be called "Niellucciu" regarding plant propagation material. In the European Union, Nielluccio is officially designated by other names: Sangiovese (Austria, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Romania) and Prugnolo gentile (Italy).
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 "Legislation" menu.
In France, Nielluccio 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, Greece, Italy, Malta and Romania.
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).
Regional vine planting data is available on the following site: https://visionet.franceagrimer.fr/Pages/DonneesInteractivesDocs.aspx?sousmenu=observatoire%20de%20la%20viticulture.
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). Regional vine planting data is available on the following site: https://visionet.franceagrimer.fr/Pages/DonneesInteractivesDocs.aspx?sousmenu=observatoire%20de%20la%20viticulture.
Year |
ha |
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1958 |
508 |
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1979 |
2552 |
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1988 |
1399 |
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1998 |
1625 |
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2000 |
1646 |
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2008 |
1510 |
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2018 |
1928 |
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 "Ampelographic glossary" menu). 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): - Domaine de l'Espiguette (IFV), Le Grau du Roi (Gard), - Domaine de Vassal (INRAE), Marseillan (Hérault), - La Gaillarde Campus (Institut Agro | Montpellier SupAgro), Montpellier (Hérault). Only a few photographs, including the tips of bunches, were taken in other conditions.
- the tip of the young shoot with a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves with slightly bronze spots,
- the wedge-shaped, medium green, slightly matte adult leaves, entire or with five lobes, shallow lateral sinuses, with a U-shaped petiole sinus, long or very long teeth compared to their width at the base (particularly those corresponding to the main veins) with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of erect hairs and no or a very low density of prostrate hairs,
- the ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile
The genetic profile of the variety is provided for the 9 microsatellite markers (or SSR markers) selected under the European programme GrapeGen06 (http://www.eu-vitis.de/index.php) and by the OIV. The absolute size values of the alleles may vary slightly from one laboratory to another, but the relative differences between the two alleles of one single microsatellite are constant. The genetic analyses were conducted by the INRAE Montpellier team (UMR AGAP) and the IFV’s Plant Material Centre.
| Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
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Allele 1 |
131 |
223 |
239 |
176 |
194 |
244 |
240 |
233 |
251 |
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Allele 2 |
131 |
234 |
262 |
182 |
196 |
260 |
240 |
243 |
255 |
The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.
Nielluccio has moderate vigor and an early budburst. It should be pruned short in gobelet or cordon. This variety resists well against drought and appears adapted to low fertility soils.
These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.
Nielluccio is susceptible to flavescence dorée. On the other hand, it is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew and not very sensitive to grey rot.
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: - Bud burst, 21 March (average over 50 years) - Grape maturity, 14 August (average over 50 years)
Bud burst: 1 day before Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
The size of grape clusters and berries indicated are based on the following scales: - Wine grape varieties Size : Very small Bunch (g) : ≤ 100 Berry (g) : 1 - Table grape varieties Bunch (g) : 150 Berry (g) : 2 - Wine grape varieties Size : Small Bunch (g) : 100 - 200 Berry (g) : 1,5 - 2 - Table grape varieties Bunch (g) : 150 - 250 Berry (g) : 2 - 3,5 - Wine grape varieties Size : Moderate Bunch (g) : 200 - 250 Berry (g) : 2 - 2,5 - Table grape varieties Bunch (g) : 250 - 400 Berry (g) : 3,5 - 5,5 - Wine grape varieties Size : Large Bunch (g) : 250 - 400 Berry (g) : 2,5 - 3,5 - Table grape varieties Bunch (g) : 400 - 700 Berry (g) : 5,5 - 8 - Wine grape varieties Size : Very large Bunch (g) : 400 Berry (g) : 3,5 - Table grape varieties Bunch (g) : 700 Berry (g) : 8 Remarks concerning the characteristics of the wines are generally based on tastings organised by juries of professionals.
The bunches are medium in size and the berries are large. Nielluccio can produce full-bodied, fruity wines evolving towards spicy aromas, that are suited to ageing. These wines can be characterized by a grand finesse and a good balance. The wine color decreases as the yields increase. This variety also makes good quality rosé wines.
In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.
The six certified Nielluccio clones carry the numbers 902, 903, 904, 960, 997 and 998. A conservatory of 20 or so clones was planted in the win-growing region of Corsica in 2005.
Bibliography
- 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.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.
- Registro nazionale delle varieta di vite. Ministère de l’agriculture italien [web site, visited in 2020].
Description of clones approved in France
In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.
In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.
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Clone number
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Brand
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Origin
Region, department or winegrowing region in which the “clone mother plant” was identified and selected.
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Selection
Body or bodies which selected the clone. In France, clonal selection is the responsibility of the selection organisations (themselves accredited by the ministry in charge of agriculture), usually in close collaboration with a technical partner working in a winegrowing region. For clones certified after 1999, the name of the partner or partners who took part in the selection work is also included. (NB: CA = Chamber of Agriculture).
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Year of approval
Year in which the clone was certified by the FranceAgriMer board further to a proposal by the Vine section of the CTPS (Permanent Technical Committee for Plant Selection).
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Agronomic Reference
Region, department or winegrowing region in which the agronomic and technological data were collected.
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Surface in multiplication
Surface area in hectares (ha) of stock nurseries used for propagation for the year under consideration (in brackets), which allows the available potential to be evaluated. Clones with a surface area of between 0.01 and 0.10 ha are shown as <0.10 ha. Clones of limited dissemination, but for which we have technical data, are shown as <0.01 ha. Other clones are given as “low-dissemination clone”, which means that the clone has been certified only recently or has not been propagated. In both cases, only the initial material is planted in the selection centres.
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902
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Haute-Corse
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ENTAV
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1987
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Haute-Corse
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0.99 ha
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility medium
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight medium
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Vigor medium
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Berry size medium
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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General note clone carrying the leafroll associated virus 2
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903
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Haute-Corse
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ENTAV
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1987
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Haute-Corse
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0.69 ha
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility low
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight medium to high
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Vigor medium to high
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Berry size medium to high
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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904
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Haute-Corse
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ENTAV
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1987
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Haute-Corse
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0.55 ha
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility high
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight low to medium
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Vigor low to medium
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Berry size low to medium
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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General note clone carrying the leafroll associated virus 2
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960
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Haute-Corse
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ENTAV
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1990
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Haute-Corse
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility low
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Production level low to medium
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Cluster weight medium
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Vigor medium
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Berry size medium
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium to high
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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Agrotecnica note Lower production levels and fertility. Higher sugar content than other clones.
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997
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Haute-Corse
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CIVAM Corse - ENTAV
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2003
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Haute-Corse
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility medium
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight medium
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Vigor medium
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Berry size low to medium
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity low to medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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998
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Haute-Corse
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CRVI - IFV
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2014
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Corsica
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility medium
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight medium
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Vigor medium
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Berry size medium
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity medium to high
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Tannic structure medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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General note comparable to clone 902
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999
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Haute-Corse
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CRVI - IFV
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2016
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Corsica
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility low
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight medium to high
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Vigor medium to high
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Berry size high
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium to high
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Color potential medium
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Total acidity low
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Tannic structure medium
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Aromatic intensity medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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General note tannin quality above average. Suitable for the production of red wine
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1250
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Haute-Corse
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CRVI - IFV
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2016
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Corsica
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility low
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Production level medium
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Cluster weight medium to high
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Vigor high
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Berry size medium to high
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium to high
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Color potential low to medium
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Total acidity medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Aromatic intensity medium
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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General note low level of anthocyanins and higher red fruit note in tasting. Suitable for rosé vinification but without excluding the possibility of red vinification
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1251
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Haute-Corse
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CRVI - IFV
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2016
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Corsica
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Agronomic Data
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Fertility high
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Production level medium to high
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Cluster weight medium to high
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Vigor high
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Berry size medium
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Technological Data
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Sugar richness medium to high
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Color potential medium to high
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Total acidity low to medium
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Tannic structure medium
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Aromatic intensity medium to high
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Oenological skills representative wines of the variety
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Other information
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General note clone more productive than average and appreciated in tasting. Suitable for the production of rosé wines without excluding the possibility producing red wines.
