Cannonau

the variety has a high degree of variability in terms of both vigour and cluster shape and size. The bud has averagely expanded apex, yellowish green with wine-red edges and it is not very tomentose. The leaves are medium-sized, round, three-lobed, hairless and smooth, with an open lyre-shaped petiolar sinus. The lower page is arachnoid. It presents a medium-sized, truncated-pyramidal, compact and winged cluster. The medium-sized ovoid berry has an irregularly distributed blue-violet colour. It has a quite thick and pruinose skin and juicy flesh with a simple flavour.

this very vigorous vine shows an upright growth habit, medium-sturdy shoots and short internodes. It adapts to different growing areas. It prefers warm climates and, in the north, well-exposed and ventilated hillside areas. The best quality results are obtained by growing it in slightly acidic, stony or slightly calcareous soils.

The best quality results are obtained by growing it in slightly acidic, stony or slightly calcareous soils.

normal, slightly susceptible to botrytis in colder and more humid climates. Susceptible to magnesium deficiency. It shows a considerable incompatibility on SO4, 779 Paulsen and 140Ru.

it produces wines of a light ruby-red colour, with a pleasant, special flavour, fruity, well-balanced and lightly structured. In warmer areas, a rosé wine with a delicate, fruity, pleasant scent can be obtained. Normally the potential for sugar accumulation is high, but the colour falls off quickly and the acidity is generally weak, hence maintaining its vigour and its productivity with an accurate training system is crucial.

Cannonau VCR23, VCR256, CAPVS1, CAPVS2, CAPVS5, CFC13, 1ISVICAPG; Tocai Rosso VCR3, ISVCVI3, ISVCVI17; Grenache (French clones: Inra-Entav) 70, 135, 136, 139, 362, 1064; Garnacha (Spanish clones) ARA2, ARA4, ARA6, ARA24, EVENA11, EVENA13, EVENA14, EVENA15, EVENA22, EVENA34, CL53, CL55, CL224, CL288, CL294.