Roditis Rs
Name of the variety in France
Roditis
Origin
This variety is originally from Greece.
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, Roditis is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" since 2015 on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Cyprus and Greece.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
2018
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Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a low density of prostrate hairs,
- the green young leaves with bronze spots,
- the shoots that can have red-striped internodes,
- the medium to large adult leaves, with three or sometimes five lobes, a slightly open or closed petiole sinus, medium to long teeth compared to their width at the base with convex or straight sides, a partial anthocyanin coloration of veins, a very shiny, involute, smooth or slightly blistered leaf blade, 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 slightly ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 223 247 182 194 240 238 235 251
Allel 2 143 225 249 191 202 252 240 247 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 3 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 5 weeks to 5 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Roditis is a vigorous and productive variety with an erect bearing. It is drought tolerant. It is best if it is grown onto light and limestone soils. If Roditis is cultivated onto rich and deep soils, it will give high yields. This variety may sometimes be suscpetible to coulure or millerandage.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Roditis is very sensitive to downy mildew, a little less to powdery mildew and Phomopsis.
Technological potentiality
Roditis's bunches are medium to large in size and moderately compact. The berries are also medium to large, with a simple flavor, a moderately thick skin and a juicy pulp. The berries color is related to the yields, the higher they are, the greener the berries will be. Roditis' wines are balanced but not very suitable for ageing. This variety's typical aromas are peach, apricot, tropical fruits, apple and banana.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Roditis clone carries the number 1254.
Bibliographic references
- 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.
- Ampélographie hellénique. B. Krimbas, 1943, Greece.
- Plaquettes Hellenifera. K. Bakasietas, S. Petropoulos and G. Tavaditis, 2019, Greece.
- Wine Grapes. J. Robinson et al., 2012, Ed. Penguin, England.
Description of clones certified in France
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
1254 Grèce VNB - IFV 2016