Noiret Grapes

A new release from the Geneva Breeding Program at Cornell University. Fruit maturity is approximately Oct 1 in Geneva, New York. It has a predicted 50% bud kill rate mid winter at -14.3 F. Resistant to powdery mildew but requires a regular spray program for downy mildew. Purchasing this variety requires the signing of a Non-Distribution Testing Agreement with Cornell University. Produces an excellent full-bodied wine with a distinct pepper character and moderate tannin content.

There is a $0.85 royalty fee per vine for this variety for New York State customers, $1.05 royalty fee for all other purchasers of this variety.

Currently Ecce Vineyards is not licensed to sell this variety we hope to be licensed to sell it by 2010.

• Primary Use: Wine
  
• Hardiness: Zone 4
  
• Color: Red
  
• Harvest Season: Mid to Late
  
• Suggested Training Method: MWC/TWC
  
  
• Disease Susceptibility:
  • Black Rot - Slight
  • Powdery Mildew - Slight
  • Downy Mildew - Moderate
  • Bortrytis - Slight
  • Sulfer Sensitive - No

Available in 2010
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