Sciaccarello

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Wine grape variety.

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Origin

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, traditionally grown in Corsica, has been identified as the variety Mammolo, originally from Italy (Tuscany), based on ampelographic and genetic analyses carried out in Montpellier. Based on Italian genetic analyses, Sciacarello would be the result of a crossbreeding between Boggione rosso and Uva delle Vecchie.

Use

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

Wine grape variety.

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.

Sciaccarello

Synonymy

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 "Sciaccarellu" regarding plant propagation material. In Italy, Sciaccarello is officially designated as "Mammolo".

Regulatory data

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, Sciaccarello is officially listed in the "Catalogue of Vine Varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogue of Italy.

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.

Year
ha

1958

654

1979

730

1988

395

1998

605

2008

753

2018

1253

Description elements

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 identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the adult leaves, entire or with three or five lobes, with shallow lower lateral sinuses, a slightly open petiole sinus or with slightly overlapping lobes, medium to long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, a thick, involute leaf blade on the edges, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the ellipsoid berries, with red black skin.

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

Allele 1

131

223

239

180

194

246

238

235

251

Allele 2

131

225

247

186

204

246

240

257

271

Cultivation and agronomic skills

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

Sciaccarello displays moderate vigor and is suited to hot southern areas. It must be planted in relatively dry terroirs. Moderate pruning and limited yields are required to obtain quality red wines. When overripe , Sciaccarello berries tend to shrivel quickly.

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.

Sciaccarello does not seem particularly susceptible to diseases.

Phenology

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: 7 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks after Chasselas.

Technological potential

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 very large and the berries are large. Sciaccarello produces fine, balanced, not very colored wines, with a good aromatic complexity (strawberry then spicy aromas). This variety has a good sugar accummulation potential while maintaining a fairly good acidity. Sciaccarello is also interesting when blended or for the production of rosé wines.

Clonal selection in France

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

The nine certified Sciaccarello clones carry the numbers 744, 834, 874, 875, 907, 930, 961, 1275 and 1276. A conservatory of 60 or so clones was planted in the wine-growing region of Corsica in 2005.

Bibliographic references

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, under the name "Mammolo", [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.

  • Clone number
  • Brand
  • Origin

    Region, department or winegrowing region in which the “clone mother plant” was identified and selected.

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • Agronomic Reference

    Region, department or winegrowing region in which the agronomic and technological data were collected.

  • 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.

  • N
  • 744

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1980

  • Haute-Corse

  • 0.27 ha

  • Agronomic Data

  • Fertility high

  • Production level high

  • Cluster weight medium

  • Vigor medium

  • Berry size medium

  • Technological Data

  • Sugar richness medium

  • Color potential medium

  • Total acidity medium

  • Tannic structure medium

  • Aromatic intensity medium

  • Oenological skills representative wines of the variety

  • N
  • 834

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1985

  • Haute-Corse

  • 0.19 ha

  • Agronomic Data

  • Fertility medium

  • Production level medium

  • Cluster weight medium

  • Vigor medium

  • Berry size medium

  • Technological Data

  • Sugar richness medium

  • Color potential medium

  • Total acidity medium

  • Tannic structure medium

  • Aromatic intensity medium

  • Oenological skills representative wines of the variety

  • N
  • 874

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1986

  • Haute-Corse

  • -

  • Other information

  • Agrotecnica note Clone not widely distributed, consistent with the characteristics of the variety.

  • N
  • 875

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1986

  • Haute-Corse

  • 0.33 ha

  • Agronomic Data

  • Fertility low

  • Production level low

  • Cluster weight low to medium

  • Vigor medium to high

  • Berry size medium

  • Technological Data

  • Sugar richness high

  • Color potential high

  • Total acidity medium

  • Tannic structure high

  • Aromatic intensity high

  • Oenological skills superior ageing potential in red wine

  • N
  • 907

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1987

  • Haute-Corse

  • Agronomic Data

  • Production level high

  • N
  • 930

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1988

  • Haute-Corse

  • -

  • Other information

  • Agrotecnica note Clone not widely distributed, consistent with the characteristics of the variety. Under study.

  • N
  • 961

  • Haute-Corse

  • ENTAV

  • 1990

  • Haute-Corse

  • -

  • Other information

  • Agrotecnica note Clone not widely distributed, consistent with the characteristics of the variety. Under study.

  • N
  • 1275

  • Haute-Corse

  • CRVI - IFV

  • 2018

  • Haute-Corse

  • -

  • Agronomic Data

  • Fertility high

  • Production level high

  • Cluster weight medium

  • Vigor medium

  • Berry size medium to high

  • Susceptibility to Botrytis medium

  • Technological Data

  • Sugar richness low to medium

  • Color potential medium

  • Total acidity medium to high

  • Tannic structure low to medium

  • Aromatic intensity medium to high

  • Oenological skills aromatic and fruity wines

  • Other information

  • General note clone suitable for rosé wine or light red wine vinification

  • N
  • 1276

  • Haute-Corse

  • CRVI - IFV

  • 2018

  • Haute-Corse

  • -

  • Agronomic Data

  • Fertility low

  • Production level low

  • Cluster weight medium

  • Vigor medium

  • Berry size medium

  • Susceptibility to Botrytis medium

  • Technological Data

  • Sugar richness high

  • Color potential medium to high

  • Total acidity medium

  • Tannic structure medium to high

  • Aromatic intensity medium to high

  • Oenological skills colored and well-structured wines

  • Other information

  • General note low production level, high levels of anthocyanins and polyphenols. Clone suitable for the production of wines suitable for ageing