Carmenere
This vine originated in the Bordeaux region. It was transplanted in the Medoc at the beginning on the 18th century, but it was then abandoned due to its excessive vigour and susceptibility to coulure. Grown in north-eastern Italy and in Chile, it is sparking renewed interest in Italy and abroad due to new, less vigorous and more qualitative clones.
CULTIVATED AREA IN ITALY
YEAR |
1970 |
1982 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
HECTARES |
4.295 | 5.315 | 5.158 | 6.375 | 2.425 |
CULTIVATED AREA IN FRANCE
YEAR |
1968 | 1979 | 1988 | 2000 | 2008 | 2018 |
HECTARES |
10 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 78 |
Bud-burst period: everage.
Ripening period: everage.
Yield: good and constant.
Ampelographic characters:
this variety shows a clear intra-varietal variability, especially in terms of vigour and berry size. Light green bud apex with pinkish edges. Orbicular, pentagonal leaves with a petiolar sinus with overlapping edges. Glabrous underside. Medium-sized, cylindrical-conical, sparse or semi-sparse cluster. Small berry with thick skin; herbaceous-flavoured flesh.
Cultural aptitude:
vine of considerable vigour with a semi-upright growth habit, not very fertile. It prefers loose soils with little clay, not humid and warm-temperate environments with dry springs.
Training system and pruning:
it requires expanded training systems and long pruning due to its low basal fertility. In order to avoid overgrowth, timely green operations are necessary.
Susceptibility to diseases and adverse conditions:
susceptible to potassium deficiency, Flavescence dorée and leaf roll virus. Also susceptible to coulure due to excess of vigour and floral defect.
Enological potential:
it produces wines with a characteristic herbaceous flavour, which may be lessened depending on the chosen clone and the growing area. Its aromatic profile, in addition to vegetal scents, expresses intense notes of pepper, apple and spices. For short or medium ageing.
Clones in propagation:
Carmenere R9, VCR16, VCR17, VCR22, VCR700, VCR702, ISVFV5, ERSAFVG320, ERSAFVG321, ERSAFVG322, ERSAFVG323.
Clones undergoing homologation procedure:
Carmenere VCR147, VCR310.
Carmenere
R9
Enological potential:
Origin: Grave del Friuli (PN)
Registration year: 1969
VARIETY EVERAGE
SENSORY PROFILE
—●— Variety everage
—●— R9
Carmenere
VCR16
Enological potential:
Origin: Azzano X (PN)
Registration year: 2013
VARIETY EVERAGE
SENSORY PROFILE
—●— Variety everage
—●— VCR16
Carmenere
VCR17
Enological potential:
Origin: Azzano X (PN)
Registration year: 2013
VARIETY EVERAGE
SENSORY PROFILE
—●— Variety everage
—●— VCR17
Carmenere
VCR22
Enological potential:
Origin: Cividale (UD)
Registration year: 2001
VARIETY EVERAGE
SENSORY PROFILE
—●— Variety everage
—●— VCR22
Carmenere
VCR700
Enological potential:
Origin: Azzano X (PN)
Registration year: 2001
VARIETY EVERAGE
SENSORY PROFILE
—●— Variety everage
—●— VCR700
Carmenere
VCR702
Enological potential:
Origin: Azzano X (PN)
Registration year: 2002
VARIETY EVERAGE
SENSORY PROFILE
—●— Variety everage
—●— VCR702