Primitivo N.

Of uncertain origin; perhaps native to Dalmatia for its kinship with Plavac Mali. In ancient times it was grown in Gioia del Colle (province of Bari) and it later spread to the Taranto area. In California it is known as Zinfandel.

CULTIVATED AREA IN ITALY

YEAR	1970	1982	1990	2000	2010
HECTARES	47.688	31.693	17.248	7.951	9.166

Bud-burst period: everage-early.
Ripening period: early.
Yield: generally good, but it can be inconstant depending on the climate. It has fertile lateral shoots that give a second, later production.

Ampelographic characters:

the variety is fairly homogeneous, differing in cluster shape and size. the variety is fairly homogeneous, differing in cluster shape and size. The medium-sized, pentagonal, five-lobed leaves are dark green on the upper surface and wooly on the lower surface, with very evident teeth. The closed, lyre-shaped petiolar sinus has overlapping edges. The cluster is medium-sized, conical-cylindrical, semi-compact and winged. The berry is medium-sized, spheroid and blue-coloured, with a relatively thick and pruinose skin. The juicy flesh has a vinous colour and a special, sweet flavour.

Cultural aptitude:

fairly vigorous vine with an upright growth habit and fairly robust shoots with medium internodes. It prefers warm, dry climates and not too fertile, clayey-calcareous, deep soils.

Training system and pruning:

favors limitedly expanded training systems and it adapts to different pruning methods, provided they are not rich. Expanded systems are not recommended for full mechanisation.

Susceptibility to diseases and adverse conditions:

susceptible to botrytis, especially in rainy autumns. During certain years it can be susceptible to coulure and grape sunburn. It does not tolerate late frosts.

Enological potential:

it gives a wine with a lively, purplish-red colour, with a high alcohol content, fairly acidic, full-bodied, with a particular scent. Suitable for blending, given its high anthocyanin and alcohol content.

Clones in propagation:

Primitivo VCR367, VCR368, VCR369, UBA46H, UBA47A, UBA55A; 5TA19, CRAVIT G4.

Clones undergoing homologation procedure:

Primitivo VCR244, VCR247, VCR250, VCR396.

Primitivo N.

VCR367

Enological potential:

it gives full-coloured, savoury wines, with a good structure. Its aromatic profile is characterised by red fruits and light-spicy hints.

Origin: Fragagnano (TA)
Registration year: 2009

Vigour

Cluster

Berry

Yield

VARIETY EVERAGE

SENSORY PROFILE

—●— Variety everage

—●— VCR367

Primitivo N.

VCR368

Enological potential:

it produces full-coloured, fruity, agreeably spicy, typical wines. Its polyphenolic profile is particularly rich, with sweet tannins that lengthen the aftertaste. The clone is suitable for wines with medium to long ageing.

Origin: Fragagnano (TA)
Registration year: 2009

Vigour

Cluster

Berry

Yield

VARIETY EVERAGE

SENSORY PROFILE

—●— Variety everage

—●— VCR368

Primitivo N.

VCR369

Enological potential:

it gives wines with an intense ruby red-colour with purple shades, fairly acidic, spicy, well-structured. Ripe fruit, floral, herbaceous, cocoa and liquorice scents are predominant in the aromatic profile.

Origin: Fragagnano (TA)
Registration year: 2009

Vigour

Cluster

Berry

Yield

VARIETY EVERAGE

SENSORY PROFILE

—●— Variety everage

—●— VCR369