Varietal Viticultural Characteristics Flashcards by Henry Piaskowski

Pinot Noir viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned

Early-Budding

Early-Ripening

Susceptible to Fungal Diseases (Downy and Powdery Mildew), Leaf Roll Virus and Rot

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Pinot Noir preferred soil type

Well-drained, calcareous soils and marly loam

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Cabernet Sauvignon viticultural characteristics

Late-Budding

Late-Ripening

Thick-Skinned

Small Berry Size

Resistance to Disease

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Cabernet Sauvignon preferred soil type

Well-drained gravel soils

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Aglianico viticultural characteristics

Thick-Skinned

Early-Budding

Late-Ripening

Resistance to Powdery Mildew

Susceptible to Downy Mildew and Botrytis/Grey Rot

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Aglianico preferred soil type

Volcanic soils

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Barbera viticultural characteristics

Mid-Ripening

Susceptible to Downy Mildew and Pierce’s Disease

High Vigor

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Barbera preferred soil type

Calcareous soils

Sandy/clay loams

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Cabernet Franc viticultural characteristics

Thinner-Skinned than Cabernet Sauvignon

Buds and ripens at least a week earlier than CS

Susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew

Resistance to Cold

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Cabernet Franc preferred soil type

Limestone

Sand

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Carmenère viticultural characteristics

Carmenère buds earlier than either Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc, but ripens later

Thick-skinned

Susceptible to Coulure

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Carmenère preferred soil type

Clay

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Corvina viticultural characteristics

Thick-skinned

Small Berries

Resistance to Rot and Winter Cold

High Vigor

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Gamay viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned

Early-Budding

Early-Ripening

Susceptible to Botrytis/Grey Rot and Powdery Mildew

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Gamay preferred soil type

Schist

Granite

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Grenache viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned

Late-Ripening

High-Yielding

Susceptible to Fungal Disease and Coulure

Resistance to Drought

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Grenache preferred soil type

Hot, dry, stony soils (such as schist or granite)

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Malbec viticultural characteristics

Thick-Skinned

Early-Budding

Early-Ripening (for a Bordeaux variety)

Medium Berry Size

Loose Clusters

Susceptible to Frost and Many Diseases

Resistance to Oidium

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Malbec preferred soil type

Various

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Merlot viticultural characteristics

Thinner-skinned than Cabernet Sauvignon

Flowers and ripens up to two weeks earlier than CS

Resistance to Powdery Mildew

Susceptible to Downy Mildew and Botrytis/Grey Rot

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Merlot preferred soil type

Cool, moisture-retaining soils, such as clay

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Mourvèdre viticultural characteristics

Thick-Skinned

Late-Budding

Late-Ripening

Susceptible to Drought

Resistant to Botrytis/Bunch Rot

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Mourvèdre preferred soil type

Cool clay

Calcareous soils

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Nebbiolo viticultural characteristics

High Vigor

Thin-Skinned

Early-Budding

Late Ripening (at least 2 weeks after Barbera and 4 weeks after Dolcetto)

Susceptible to Oidium

Resistance to Downy Mildew and Botrytis/Grey Rot

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Nebbiolo preferred soil type

Calcareous marl Sandy soils

Pinotage viticultural characteristics

Mid-Budding Mid-Ripening Susceptible to Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Botrytis/Grey Rot

Pinotage preferred soil type

Moisture-retaining soils

Sangiovese viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned Late-Ripening Highly Vigorous Highly Adaptable to its Environment Susceptible to Powdery Mildew, Botrytis/Grey Rot and Esca

Sangiovese preferred soil type

Low-vigor, calcareous soils

Syrah/Shiraz viticultural characteristics

Late-Budding Early-Ripening Resistance to Disease

Syrah/Shiraz preferred soil type

Well-drained, poor rocky soils

Tempranillo viticultural characteristics

Early-Budding Early-Ripening Susceptible to Rot and Disease

Tempranillo preferred soil type

Calcareous soils

Zinfandel viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned Differential Ripening Mid-Ripening Compact Clusters

Albariño viticultural characteristics

Susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew Moderate Vigor Early- to Mid-Ripening

Albariño preferred soil type

Sand and alluvial topsoils with rocky subsoil (such as granite)

Assyrtiko viticultural characteristics

Loose Clusters Small-Berried Thick-Skinned Prone to Oxidation Resistant to Drought Resistant to Mildew

Assyrtiko preferred soil type

Volcanic soil

Chardonnay viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned Early-Budding Susceptible to Grey Rot/Botrytis Susceptible to Millerandage

Chardonnay preferred soil type

Chalk Limestone

Chenin Blanc viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned Early-Budding Late-Ripening (in cool climates) Susceptible to Botrytis/Grey Rot, Oidium Resistance to Downy Mildew

Chenin Blanc preferred soil type

Calcareous soils

Gewürztraminer viticultural characteristics

Thick-Skinned Early-Budding Mid-Ripening Uneven Ripening Susceptible to Coulure

Gewürztraminer preferred soil type

Loamy and heavy clay soils

Grüner Veltliner viticultural characteristics

Mid- to Late-Budding Mid- to Late-Ripening Susceptible to Downy Mildew

Grüner Veltliner preferred soil type

Gneiss Loess Other weathered primary rock

Marsanne viticultural characteristics

Late Budding Mid-Ripening High Vigor Susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Botrytis/Bunch Rot Small Berries

Marsanne preferred soil type

Stony, low-vigor soils

Melon de Bourgogne viticultural characteristics

High-Yielding Early-Budding Early-Ripening Resistance to Cold and Frost Susceptible to Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Botrytis/Grey Rot

Melon de Bourgogne preferred soil type

Stony, mineral-rich schistous soils

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains viticultural characteristics

Early-Budding Late-Ripening Susceptible to Fungal Disease and Leaf Roll Virus Low-Yielding

Pinot Grigio (Gris) viticultural characteristics

Early-Budding Mid-Ripening Resistance to Pests and Most Diseases Susceptible to Botrytis/Grey Rot

Pinot Grigio (Gris) preferred soil type

Deep and fertile soils with high mineral content

Riesling viticultural characteristics

Late-Budding Early-Ripening (in warmer climates) Cold-Resistant Susceptible to Coulure and Grey Rot/Botrytis

Riesling preferred soil type

Slate Other well-drained, poor soils

Sauvignon Blanc viticultural characteristics

Late-Budding Early-Ripening Susceptible to Botrytis/Grey Rot and Powdery Mildew

Sauvignon Blanc preferred soil type

Dry and rocky soils, such as chalk or gravel

Sémillon viticultural characteristics

Thin-Skinned Early-Ripening Susceptible to Botrytis/Grey Rot

Sémillon preferred soil type

Gravel Clay-limestone

Torrontés viticultural characteristics

Thick-Skinned High-Yielding

Torrontés preferred soil type

Sand

Viognier viticultural characteristics

Early-Ripening Low-Yielding Poor Fruit Set and Uneven Ripening Susceptible to Powdery Mildew Resistance to Botrytis/Grey Rot Drought-Resistant

Viognier preferred soil type

Light, sandy topsoils