Lambrusco Maestri
Synonym: Lambrusco di Spagna, Grappello
Maestri.
Commonly mistaken for: none.
Origin: Italian variety, cultivated
in the Emilia region, especially around the Reggio and Parma provinces. Its
name "Maestri" derives from Villa Maestri in S. Patrizio town,
in Parma province (famous zone for the many vineyards made with variety). It
has been introduced into some areas of southern of Italy; in fact this vine is
very adaptable to different climates and environments.
Agronomic and environmental
aspects:
It can be adapted to different types of soil with good results, prefers light
soils and with a good humidity (natural or induced), but not too fertile
because of its good vigour. In Italy quite wide traditional systems are used,
and medium-long pruning is required, but good results can also be obtained with
spur pruning. The yield is abundant and constant.
Diseases, pests and disorders: Shows a good resistance
to most common diseases and good resistance to extreme weather conditions. In some
clones the bunches can show “hen and chicken” and variations in bunch density.
Description:
Growing tip: fully open, cottony,
of whitish green colour with slightly reddish edges.
Leaf: medium size, pentagonal, 3-lobed
or orbicular. Has a V-shaped or full open U-shaped petiolar sinus, lateral superior
sinuses are not very deep and U-shaped. The profile is flat.
Bunch: medium size, compact, long, of
cylindrical form, with one wing and with a medium density of berries.
Berry: small-medium size and spherical
or round; skin is thick and strong, of blue-black colour, covered a lot of
bloom. [average weight: 1.11g. vintage 2005].
Vegetation growth habit:
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erect
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Vigour:
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high
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Average bunch weight:
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low (130-160 g.) [161 g. vintage
2005]
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Average bunches per shoot:
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2
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Growth Stages:
Time of budburst:
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medium
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Time of flowering:
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medium
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Time of veraison:
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medium
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Time of harvest:
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late
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Available Clones:
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VCR 1: Medium bunch, semi-compact,
lengthened and with a wing. The berry is small and the skin is very rich in
colour; rarely may show hen and chicken. Good resistance to botrytis.
Maturity Results:
Vintage 2005
VCR 1
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10/02/05
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19/02/05
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27/02/05
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6/03/05
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8/03/05
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15/03/05
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Baumè
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9.20
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10.35
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11.30
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11.80
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12.05
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13.25
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pH
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2.97
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2.99
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3.05
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3.01
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3.08
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3.13
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T.A.
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14.78
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12.75
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10.88
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8.70
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8.63
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9.15
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Training system: bilateral spurs
cordon (VSP)
Wine characteristics:
The wine is very rich in colour,
dry, fresh, full bodied and it can be used for blending. Bottled when young, it
becomes rich in colour, agreeable and sparkling.
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