Varieties Flashcards
4 Clones of Nebbiolo?
- Lampia: Most popular and reliable
- Michet: Prized for its quality and concentration
- Rose: Palest and is declining
- Bolla: More or less abandoned as it is too productive
4 Nebbiolo Synonyms?
Synonyms: Chiavennasca 5,380ha (Valtellina, Lombardy)
Spanna (Ghemme & Gattinara 4,060ha – Alto Piemonte)
Picoutener (Carema)
Picotendro (Valle d’Aosta)
What Chardonnay clone is known is known for its propensity to millerandage - 3 synonyms?
Mendoza/Gin-Gin/ Wente
Has propensity to millerandage (hen and chicken uneven fruit set) though some producers consider this to be a benefit since it reduces yields.
Where did the original Dijon clones in the US come from?
Most Pinot Noirs in California and Oregon are a blend of three or more Dijon clones; what is a popular Dijon combination?
Why?
Domaine Ponsot.
115: Most planted in US. Well-rounded, works great on its own. Small berries and clusters. Regular yields.
667: Big with tight clusters. A workhorse structural clone; often destemmed.
777: Small, compact cluster, small berries, low-yielding, strong and intense colour due to thick skins and higher seed count, very aromatic with dark fruit. Structured and age worthy tannin.
Amongst others such as Pommard clone, the Wädenswil clone, or one or several heritage clones.
Dijon clones RIPEN EARLY; in the US climate this can result in very rapid sugar accumulation.
The American term ‘Heritage Clones” refers to what variety and clones?
Pinot Noir
Swan, Calera and Mt. Eden.
What Clone of Pinot Noir did David Lett plant in Dundee Hills in 1965?
Synonym?
What is another clone common in Oregon (not Dijon)?
The Wädenswil Clone (Swiss). Selected for its excellent ripening in a cool climate and natural disease resistance, qualities that contributed to its success in Oregon.
Known as G5V15 in Australia.
Pommard Clones originally taken from Château de Pommard. Typically show hefty fruit, colour, and SPICE. Pommard Clone 5 is prized for its dark fruit, earthiness and all spice. RIPENS LATER than Dijon.
What Pinot Noir clone did James Busby bring to Australia?
Where is it common?
When?
MV6: “Mother Vine Six” : The material originated in Clos Vougeot.
Now a common planting in the Yarra Valley
1831
What variety did Clive Patton plant in 1980?
Gumboot/Abel Pinot Clone - from customs agent Malcom Abel.
The Abel clone has smaller berries, thicker skins and a tendency for looser bunches. It is high yielding for the variety (needs to be kept in check) and tends to RIPEN LATER.
Name 4 variety’s that are derived from Pinot X Gouais Blanc?
Chardonnay
Aligote
Gamay Noir
Melon (Pinot Blanc x Gouais Blanc)
