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Grape Variety: Lacante

Variety Name Lacante
Countries of Origin United States of America
Breeder Constellation Brands, Inc.
Year Released 2023
Berry Color Purple/Black
Uses Winemaking
Comments Lacante is an extremely dark Teinturier grape variety, with mild flavor and low levels of tannin. It is 100% Vitis vinifera. Lacante blends well and is complimentary to many styles of wine. Lacante ripens early and is typically amongst the first red grapes to be harvested. It has small clusters with many small berries. Clusters are well distributed across fruiting zone. Lacat is well suited to hot regions and is easily adapted to mechanical farming.

Lacante Selections

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