Grape Variety: Merlot Kanthus

Variety Name	Merlot Kanthus
Common Synonyms	Petit Merlot
All Synonyms	Petit Merlot, UD-31.122
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	2002 (cross)
Pedigree	Merlot noir 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	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	This variety is reportedly resistant to powdery mildew.

Merlot Kanthus Selections

	Merlot Kanthus [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 Petit Merlot. The selection successfully completed testing at Foundation Plant Services in 2016 to qualify for the California Registration & Certification Program as Merlot Kanthus 01. The material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2014 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2016 as Merlot Kanthus 01.1.