Carignan (33)

Question 1

Carignan Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

33

Question 2

Carignan Budding

Answer 2

Late Budding
Can Avoid Spring Frost

Question 3

Carignan Ripening

Answer 3

Late Ripening
Prone to Autumn Rains (reduced quality/dilluted flavors)
Needs a warm climate with long growing season

Question 4

Carignan Fertility/Yields

Answer 4

High Yielding (200hl/ha +)
Highly productive (good for high volume)
Yields significantly reduced with old vines (better quality)

Question 5

Carignan Vigor/Canopy Management

Answer 5

Very vigorous
The leafy canopy can provide some shade for the bunches in warm mediterranean climates

Question 6

Carignan Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 6

Most - simple primary blackberry (inexpensive to mid priced, acceptable to good)
Some - intense black fruit, spice, earth (good to very good, mid to premium price)

Question 7

Carignan Skins

Answer 7

Thick skins (deep color/high tannins)

Question 8

Carignan Hazards

Answer 8

Powdery mildew (need to spray)
Grape moths (not suitable for damp climates)

Question 9

Carignan Vine Peculiarities

Answer 9

Bunches firmly attached to vine (cannot harvest mechanically)