Calandro
| Calandro | |
|---|---|
| Breeding number | Gf.84-58-1233 |
| Art | Grape vine ( Vitis vinifera subsp. Vinifera ) |
| Berry color | black |
| use | |
| breeder | Rudolf Eibach; Reinhard Töpfer |
| Institute | JKI , Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof |
| Breeding year | 1984 |
| VIVC no. | 21797 |
| ancestry | |
| List of grape varieties | |
Calandro is a red wine variety with medium resistance to downy mildew and medium to high resistance to powdery mildew . This new breed was crossed in 1984 at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Vine Breeding between the Domina and Regent varieties . Plant variety protection was granted in 2009.
Due to its resistance to powdery mildew, the plant protection can be reduced by 60–80% compared to traditional grape varieties. The resistance to gray mold rot is rated as high.
Calandro produces Mediterranean wines that are described as full-bodied, full-bodied, rich in tannins and brightly colored. A high tannin content requires longer ripening phases, but the wine is then characterized by a long shelf life. It is very suitable for a barrel expansion . The mixture of aromas is reminiscent of berries and smoky notes.
Web links
- Calandro in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)