MOSCATO D’AMBURGO
Description
The excellent flavor and the crunchiness of the grape variety make it a great demand. Excellent productivity and shelf life of grapes. Originally from England where it is called “Black of Alexandria”, spread first to France and later in a number of wine-producing countries.
Sprouting: medium (after the first ten days of April).
Ripening: medium (Sicily 15th – 25th of August; Veneto 5th – 15th of
September).
Bunch: medium-large, pyramidal, elongated, sparse, with one or two wings, average weight gr. 400-600.
Berry: Medium-large (6-7 gr.), slightly ellipsoidal, with a very thin but strong pruinose peel, with an intense purplish black color; fairly soft, sweet, juicy pulp with a pleasant Muscat flavor.
Vegetal-productive characteristics: Vigour is high with abundant and constant production.
Cold resistance: very good
Diseases resistance: it’s a traditional variety that requires treatments (4-8) with copper and sulfur based products for sustainable agriculture.
Data Sheet
Grape berry color | Red |
Maturation period | 1st decade of September, 3rd decade of August |
Grape | medium, round, with seeds |
Flavor | fruity, muscat |
Bunch | big, thick |
Use | Juices, table |
Breeding | creeper, espalier, pergola, pot |
Where to plant | city, flat land – under 200 mt, hill 200-500 mt |
Suitable for | family vineyards, professional vineyards, vegetable garden |
Deseases resistance | Low |
Downy mildew bunch | Low |
Downy mildew leaves | Low |
Powdery mildew leaves | Low |
Powdery mildew bunch | Low |
Botrytis | Low |
Phytosanitary treatments | From 6 to more treatments depending on the climatic conditions with products based on copper and sulfur |
Other | old variety |