Grape Variety: Nagano Purple

Variety Name	Nagano Purple
Countries of Origin	Japan
Species	Vitis interspecific crossing
Institution	Nagano Fruit Tree Experiment Station
Year Released	1990 (cross made)
Pedigree	Kyoho (4N) x Rosario bianco
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
Comments	This 3N table grape from Japan reportedly generates a foxy taste.

Nagano Purple Selections

	Nagano Purple [01]
Registration Status	Provisional
Source	Japan
Comments	This black table grape selection was imported to Foundation Plant Services (UC Davis) in 2013 at the request of Pil Lee from South Korea. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2018.