Nectavigne
The Nectavigne is a stone fruit from the rose family , which is the result of a cross between the nectarine and the Lyonais vineyard peach.
history
In the Lyon vineyards, winegrowers used the vineyard peach as a pointer plant about 250 years ago , as it is particularly sensitive and first reacted to certain diseases, such as powdery mildew . The French fruit designer René Monteux-Caillet developed a marketable fruit with a large proportion of pulp from the inconspicuous, small-fruited plant with an unfavorable ratio of fruit to consumption.
The Nectavigne has only been available on the market since 2004 and is only offered between July and September. The only cultivation country in the world is France, the annual marketing volume is approx. 700 tons (as of 2007).
taste
The taste is reminiscent of an unripe nectarine with a hint of raspberry aroma. In terms of consistency, it is rather floury, not very juicy and does not come close to the taste experience of nectarine or peach .
Appearance
The flesh is purple-white. Their appearance is similar to that of a nectarine, from which all yellow pigments have been removed. The fruits are 7 to 10 cm in diameter.