Tannat

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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.

Tannat

Origin

This variety is originally from the Pyrenees vineyards.

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.

There is no officially recognized synonym in France nor in the other countries of the European Union, for this variety.

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, Tannat 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: Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Portugal.

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	1968	1979	1988	1998	2008	2018
ha	4192	3925	3256	2891	2931	3147	2837

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 very high density of prostrate hairs,
- the reddish young leaves with bronze spots,
- the pentagonal, dark green adult leaves, entire or with three or five lobes, an elongated central lobe, a slightly open or closed petiole sinus, short teeth with straight sides, a moderate anthocyanin coloration of veins, a revolute blistered leaf blade, sometimes undulate between the main veins, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	141	236	249	182	194	240	254	233	239
Allel 2	153	238	249	186	200	252	254	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: 4 days after 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.

Tannat is a fairly vigorous variety that is usually pruned long and must be trellised.

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.

Tannat is sensitive to mites and vine leafhoppers. It is also a little 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 are large while the berries are small to medium in size. Tannat produces colored, very tannic and lively (with slightly harsh acidity) wines. This variety gives powerful, full-bodied quality wines,that are suited to ageing.

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

The twelve certified Tannat clones carry the numbers 398, 399, 472, 473, 474, 475, 717, 794, 944, 1048, 1154 and 1175. A conservatory of more than 300 clones was planted in 1995 in the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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.

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
398		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1975	Sud-Ouest	3.41 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high		medium	medium	medium	medium to high		balanced wines with finesse and aromatic intensity
399		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1975	Sud-Ouest	0.83 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium	medium to high		medium	medium	high	low to medium		representative wines of the variety		more compact bunches
472		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1976	Sud-Ouest	0.89 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high		low	medium to high	low to medium	medium		representative wines of the variety
473		Non précisée	ENTAV	1976	Sud-Ouest	0.88 ha	low to medium	low to high	low to medium	low to medium	medium		low to medium	low	low to medium	low to medium		supple and less tannic wines
474		Landes	ENTAV	1976	Sud-Ouest	3.25 ha	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium	low		high	medium to high	medium to high	medium to high		well representative wines of the variety		earlier clone, appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and the quality of the wines obtained.
475		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1976	Sud-Ouest	0.61 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium to high		medium	medium to high	medium	medium		tannic wines that lack a little finesse
717		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1979	Sud-Ouest	4.80 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	low to medium		medium to high	medium to high	low to medium	high		balanced, full-bodied, fine wines, powerful on the nose		looser bunches, earlier maturity. Clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and the quality of the wines obtained
794		Landes	ENTAV	1981	Sud-Ouest	3.14 ha	low to medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium	medium	medium	medium to high		structured and balanced wines
944		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	INRA	1989	Sud-Ouest	2.88 ha	low to medium	medium	medium	medium	medium to high		medium	medium	medium	low to medium		powerful and representative wines of the variety
1048		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	CA 64 - ENTAV	1999	Sud-Ouest	0.45 ha	medium to high	medium to high	low to medium	medium to high	medium		low to medium	low to medium	medium	low to medium		representative wines of the variety
1154		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	CA 64 - IFV	2010	Sud-Ouest		medium to high	low	low	medium to high	low to medium	low to medium	high	medium to high	medium	medium to high	medium to high	aromatic, powerful and concentrated wines				Moderate level of production and wines appreciated for their organoleptic characteristics.
1175		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	CA64 - IFV	2011	Sud-Ouest		medium	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium	low to medium	medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium to high	medium	fruity wines, less acidic and fatter than the other certified clones				Lower than average production level and wines appreciated for their organoleptic characteristics.

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