Grape Variety: Pinot blanc

Variety Name	Pinot blanc
TTB Approved Name(s)	Pinot blanc
Common Synonyms	Weissburgunder
All Synonyms	Arbst weiss, Arnaison blanc, Arnoison, Auvernas, Auvernat, Beli Pinot, Beyaz Burgunder, Biela Klevanjka, Blanc de Champagne, Bon blanc, Borgogna bianco, Borgognino, Burgundac beli, Burgunder blanc, Burgunder weiss, Burgunder weisser, Burgundske Biele, Claevner, Clavner, Clevner, Daune, Epinette, Feher Kisburgundi, Feher Klevner, Feherburgrurdi, Feherburgundi, Gentil blanc, Kleinedel, Kleiner weiss, Klevner, Morillon blanc, Pineau, Pineau blanc, Pino Belyi, Pinot bianco, Pinot Bianco verde, Pinot blanc d?Alsace, Pinot blanc vrai, Pinot branco, Pinot Doux, Pinot verde, Plant de la Dole, Plant Dore, Roci Bile, Rouci Bile, Rouci Bile, Rulaender weiss, Vert Plant, Weis Silber, Weiss Elder, Weissarbst, Weissburgunder, Weissclaeven, Weissclevener, Weisser Arbst, Weisser Burgunder, Weisser Klevner, Weisser Rulander, Weissklevner
Countries of Origin	France
Species	Vitis vinifera
Pedigree	4, 6, 7- probable mutation of Pinot noir
References	Show 7 references Hide references Christensen, L et al. 2003. Wine Grape Varieties in California. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3419. Galet, P. 1998. Grape Varieties and Rootstock Varieties. Oenoplurimedia sarl. Chateau de Chaintre, France. Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network – (GRIN). [Online Database] National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Link 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. Calo, A. et al. 2001. Vitigni d’Italia. Edagricole-Edizioni Agricole della Calderini. Bologna, Italy. (In Italian) Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 4.91 List of approved prime names. Link
Berry Color	White
Uses	Wine

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Pinot blanc Selections

Information about: Clonal Families, Selection Numbers and Registration Status

	Pinot blanc [05]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Rauscedo 9, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1983 from Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo in Italy. It is Rauscedo clone 9. The original material for Pinot blanc 05 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Pinot blanc FPS 05.1.
	Pinot blanc [06]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Rauscedo 5, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1983 from Rauscedo Nursery in Italy. The selection is clone 'Rauscedo 5'. The original material qualified for planting in the foundation vineyard in 1987. Pinot blanc 06 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2012 and successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2013.
	Pinot blanc [07]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Oregon State University
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the former quarantine program at Oregon State University. The original material is from the Haut-Rhin region. The original material successfully completed testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program without the necessity of any treatment and was planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1991. Pinot blanc 07 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Pinot blanc FPS 07.1.
	Pinot blanc [08] (proprietary)
Registration Status	Registered
Source	VCR 5, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Proprietary	Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments	Distributed by Novavine Grapevine Nursery
	Pinot blanc [09]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	France via Oregon State University
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from France via the former quarantine program at Oregon State University. The original plant material is from Colmar, France. This selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy at FPS in 2000, after which the treated vines were planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2006. Pinot blanc 09 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2011, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot blanc 09.1.
	Pinot blanc [54] (proprietary)
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Pinot blanc ENTAV-INRA ® 54 authorized clone from ENTAV in France
Proprietary	Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments	Distributed by ENTAV-INRA licensees