Grape Variety: Sauvignon Kretos

Variety Name	Sauvignon Kretos
Common Synonyms	Early Sauvignon
All Synonyms	Early Sauvignon, UD-76.026
Countries of Origin	Italy
Breeder	Castellarin, Simone Diego; Cipriani, Guido; Di Gaspero, Gabriele; Morgante, Michele; Peterlunger, Enrico; Testolin, Raffaele
Institution	University of Udine and Institute of Applied Genetics (IGA)
Year Released	2003 (cross)
Pedigree	Sauvignon blanc x Kozma 20-3
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	White
Uses	Wine
Comments	This variety is reportedly resistant to powdery mildew.

Sauvignon Kretos Selections

	Sauvignon Kretos [01.1] (proprietary)
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Proprietary	Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments	This proprietary selection was imported to the United States in 2014 by Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo with the name Early Sauvignon. The selection successfully completed testing at Foundation Plant Services in 2016 to qualify for the California Registration & Certification Program and was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard as Sauvignon Kretos 01. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2014 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2016 as Sauvignon Kretos 01.1.