Grape Variety: Casetta

Variety Name	Casetta
All Synonyms	Foja tonda, Lambrusco a Foglia Tonda, Lambrusco Casetta, Maranela
Countries of Origin	Italy
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 2 references Hide references Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	This ancient cultivar from northern Italy has now been reestablished and is grown on a small number of acres in Italy. Casetta and Enantio, both from the Vallagarina region, are distinct cultivars. (Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, WINE GRAPES, Harper Collins 2012, page 199)

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	Casetta [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Italy
Comments	This ancient Italian cultivar was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 2012 from Italy. The plant material was supplied by Marco Stefanini, Fondazione Edmund Mach, Research and Innovation Centre, San Michele all'Adige, Italy. After successful completion of testing in 2013, the original material qualified for the California Registration & Certification Program and is planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2013 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015.