Nielluccio

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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.

Nielluccio

Origin

This variety was traditionally grown in Corsica and is originally from Italy (Tuscany) where it is grown under the name Sangiovese.

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 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).

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, 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.

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	1979	1988	1998	2000	2008	2018
ha	508	2552	1399	1625	1646	1510	1928

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 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

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	131	223	239	176	194	244	240	233	251
Allel 2	131	234	262	182	196	260	240	243	255

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 before Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 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.

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.

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.

Nielluccio is susceptible to flavescence dorée. On the other hand, it is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew and not very sensitive 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 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.

Clonal selection in France 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.

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 - 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 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
902		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse	0.99 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium	medium	medium	medium		representative wines of the variety		clone carrying the leafroll associated virus 2
903		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse	0.69 ha	low	medium	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high		medium	medium	medium	medium		representative wines of the variety
904		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse	0.55 ha	high	medium	low to medium	low to medium	low to medium		medium	medium	medium	medium		representative wines of the variety		clone carrying the leafroll associated virus 2
960		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1990	Haute-Corse		low	low to medium	medium	medium	medium		medium to high	medium	medium	medium		representative wines of the variety			Lower production levels and fertility. Higher sugar content than other clones.
997		Haute-Corse	CIVAM Corse - ENTAV	2003	Haute-Corse		medium	medium	medium	medium	low to medium		medium	medium	low to medium	medium		representative wines of the variety
998		Haute-Corse	CRVI - IFV	2014	Corsica		medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium	medium	medium to high	medium		representative wines of the variety		comparable to clone 902
999		Haute-Corse	CRVI - IFV	2016	Corse		inférieure	moyen	moyen à supérieur	moyenne à supérieure	supérieure		moyenne à supérieure	moyen	inférieure	moyenne	moyenne	vins typiques du cépage		qualité de tanins supérieure à la moyenne. Adapté pour une vinification en rouge
1250		Haute-Corse	CRVI - IFV	2016	Corse		inférieure	moyen	moyen à supérieur	supérieure	moyenne à supérieure		moyenne à supérieure	inférieur à moyen	moyenne	moyenne	moyenne	vins typiques du cépage		niveau d'anthocyanes moins élevé et note de fruits rouges supérieure en dégustation. Adapté pour une vinification en rosé mais sans exclure la possibilité d'une vinification en rouge
1251		Haute-Corse	CRVI - IFV	2016	Corse		supérieure	moyen à supérieur	moyen à supérieur	supérieure	moyenne		moyenne à supérieure	moyen à supérieur	inférieure à moyenne	moyenne	moyenne à supérieure	vins typiques du cépage		clone plus productif que la moyenne et apprécié en dégustation. Adapté pour une vinification en rosé mais sans exclure la possibilité d'une vinification en rouge

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