Vermentino

Vermentino B

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.

Vermentino

Origin

This variety, grown in Corsica and in Provence for a very long time, would originally be from Italy.

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 "Rolle", "Garbesso" or "Vermentinu" regarding plant propagation material. In Italy, Vermentino is officially designated as "Favorita" and "Pigato".

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, Vermentino 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, Italy, Malta and Spain.

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	2008	2018
ha	2106	1057	833	2507	3089	6333

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 yellow young leaves,
- the circular, dark green adult leaves, with five or seven lobes, deep lateral sinuses, a slightly open petiole sinus or with slightly overlapping lobes, long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, a weak anthocyanin coloration of veins, a twisted, slightly goffered and blistered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of erect hairs and a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the slightly ellipsoid berries.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	131	232	249	176	200	250	240	235	249
Allel 2	149	236	249	178	204	260	248	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: 7 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.

This variety is rather productive and vigorous, must be pruned short. Careful training is preferable in order to maintain vegetation. This southern variety is well adapted to hot areas and to dry and not very fertile terroirs.

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.

Vermentino is a little sensitive to grey rot, moderately sensitive to sour rot and quite sensitive to powdery mildew.

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 and berries are large. Vermentino produces quality white wines, pleasant and with nice pale color. These fine balanced and full-bodied wines have an interesting aromatic richness (floral aromas of hawthorn, fruity pear aromas, etc.) even if they sometimes lack acidity.

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

The fourteen certified Vermentino clones carry the numbers 639, 640, 766, 795, 856, 876, 912, 913, 914, 915, 963, 964, 1081 and 1082. A conservatory of 50 or so clones was planted in the Corsican wine-growing region 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 - Montpellier SupAgro, 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
639		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1978	Haute-Corse	1.62 ha	medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium	medium		low to medium		medium to high		medium	representative wines of the variety
640		Non précisée	ENTAV	1978	Haute-Corse	7.44 ha	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium		medium	representative wines of the variety		clone well representative of the variety
766		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1981	Haute-Corse	0.81 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium		medium	well-balanced and aromatic wines		clone appreciated for the quality of the wines obtained
795		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1984	Haute-Corse	0.71 ha	medium to high	medium	medium	medium	medium		low to medium		medium to high		medium	lively and representative wines of the variety		interesting clone for its contribution of acidity in blends
856		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1984	Haute-Corse	1.33 ha	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium	medium		medium to high		medium		medium	well-balanced and aromatic wines		clone appreciated for the quality of the wines obtained
876		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1984	Haute-Corse	0.24 ha	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium		medium	well-balanced and aromatic wines
912		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse		medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium		medium	representative wines of the variety
913		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse		medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium		medium	representative wines of the variety
914		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse	0.24 ha	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium	medium		medium to high		medium		medium	representative wines of the variety
915		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1987	Haute-Corse		medium to high	medium	medium	medium	medium		low to medium		medium		medium	representative wines of the variety
963		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1990	Haute-Corse																Clone not widely distributed, consistent with the characteristics of the variety.
964		Haute-Corse	ENTAV	1990	Haute-Corse																Clone not widely distributed, consistent with the characteristics of the variety. Seems to have a low level of production.
1081		Haute-Corse	CIVAM Corse - ENTAV	2004	Haute-Corse		high	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium		medium	well-balanced and aromatic wines		clone appreciated for the quality of the wines obtained
1082		Haute-Corse	CIVAM Corse - ENTAV	2004	Haute-Corse		high	medium to high	medium	medium to high	low to medium		medium		high		medium	lively and representative wines of the variety		interesting clone for its contribution of acidity in blends

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