Grape Variety: Tarrango

Variety Name	Tarrango
Countries of Origin	Australia
Species	Vitis vinifera
Institution	Research Station, Commonwealth Scientific Industry Research Organization (CSIRO), Merbein, Victoria, Australia
Year Released	1966
Pedigree	Touriga Nacional x Sultana
References	Show 1 reference 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.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Table,Wine
Comments	This slow-ripening variety was created for wines of good acidity but low in tannin. The variety thrives in unusually warm climates.

Tarrango Selections

	Tarrango [04]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Australia
Comments	This selection was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 1985 from Commonwealth Scientific Industry Research Organization (CSIRO), in Merbein, Australia. Tarrango is a red grape variety is used for wine production in unusually warm climates. The selection was formerly known at FPS as Tarrango II, because it was the second Tarrango selection sent from CSIRO. Former Tarrango selections at FPS could not be professionally identified. The original, untreated plant material for this selection successfully completed testing to qualify for the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2015.