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PIWI vines

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helious

Johanniter
Monarch

FR 380

Pedigree: merzling X (seye-villard 12-481 x m​üller-thurgah)

Wine profile: Aromatic, fresh white wine with notes of apple, citrus and mirabelle, often also with floral or herbal flavors. It combines a freshening, juicy acidity with a voluminous body at moderate alcohol levels.

Degree of resistance:

downy mildew- high

powdery mildew- high

botrytis- high

Viticultural Profile:

8-11 t/ha

19.9-23.1 brix

vigor- strong

bud break- mid season

maturity-mid season

bunch density- loose

skin hardness- medium

cluster size- medium

berry set- good

stem necrosis- low

growth habits- upright, few lateral shoots

time of bloom- mid season 

 

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FR 340

Pedigree: Riesling x (Seyve Villard 12-481 x (Pinot Gris x Gutedel))

Wine profile: 

Light aromatic, Riesling-style white wines, often showing peach flavors and a freshening acidity.

Degree of resistance:

downy mildew- medium

powdery mildew- medium

botrytis- medium

Viticultural Profile:

10-13 t/ha

20.9-24.2 brix

vigor- medium

bud break- mid season

maturity-late

bunch density- compact

skin hardness- medium

cluster size- medium

berry set- good

stem necrosis- low

growth habits- upright

time of bloom- mid season 

 

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FR 620

Pedigree: Solaris × Dornfelder

Wine profile: 

Deep-coloured wines with violet reflections. Intense fruit flavors with notes of plum and cherry. On the palate soft and rich. Even at fairly low must weights production of full-bodied, soft red wines is possible.

Degree of resistance:

downy mildew- high

powdery mildew- medium

botrytis- high

Viticultural Profile:

9-12 t/ha

20.9-23.1 brix

vigor- strong

bud break- mid season

maturity-mid season

bunch density- loose

skin hardness- medium

cluster size- large 

berry set- medium-good

stem necrosis- low

growth habits- horizontal, few tendrils, few lateral shoots

time of bloom- early

 

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Muscaris

FR 400

Pedigree: Solaris × Muscat Blanc

Wine profile: 

Very intense, aromatic nose, showing notes of exotic fruits like mango, lychee or citrus, as well as floral flavors with a light smokey finish. Due to its early ripeness and high sugar levels the variety is predestined for producing dessert wines. For production of dry wines grapes should be harvested at max. 22°Brix to prevent aroma loss.

Degree of resistance:

downy mildew- high

powdery mildew- medium

botrytis- high

Viticultural Profile:

7-11 t/ha

20.9-25.3 brix

vigor- strong

bud break- early

maturity-mid season

bunch density- medium

skin hardness- medium

cluster size- small-medium 

berry set- medium

stem necrosis- medium

growth habits- bushy, few tendrils, short internodes

time of bloom- early

 

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all PIWI vines

Arandell 01 {grafted}

Aromella 01 {own-rooted or grafted}

Bianca {grafted}

Corot Noir 01 {own-rooted or grafted}

Helois {grafted}

Johanniter {grafted}

Monarch {grafted}

Muscaris {grafted}

Regent 01.1 {grafted}

Valvin Muscat 01 {grafted}

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