Apulia

Obtained by Dr. Somma Stefano from a crossbreed of Emperor x Thompson Seedless.

Budburst period: early.
Ripening period: late.
Vigor: very high.
Real fertility: 1,4.
Production: high, 25-35 ton/Ha.
Detachment index: 650g.
Cluster weight: 900g+.
Berry weight: 6 g.
Grape seeds: absent (seedless).
Sugar content: 18 (°Brix).
Total acidity: 3,8 (g/L).
pH: 3,66.
Vegetation management : it is necessary to intervene several times on the foliar apparatus due to excessive vigor.
Affinity with rootstocks: good with 1103 Paulsen, 775 Paulsen and SO4.
Storage aptitude: good.
Transportation resistance: excellent.

Ampelographic characters:

large, conical, winged cluster. Spheroid-shaped berry, red-violet skin; the pulp is quite juicy and sweet, not colored.

Training system and pruning:

Training system: the variety is well suited to pergola, with planting layout 2,5x 2,5 m;
Pruining: average, 35-40 buds/plant.

Sensitivity to diseases and adversities:

normal; excellent resistance to cracking.