Grape Variety: Abrusco

Variety Name	Abrusco
TTB Approved Name(s)	Lambrusco
Common Synonyms	Colorino
All Synonyms	Abrostalo, Abrostine, Abrostino, Abrusco nero, Abrusio, Colore or Colorino, Lambrusco, Raverusto
Countries of Origin	Italy
References	Show 6 references Hide references 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 Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	This is an ancient Tuscan variety used in Chianti blends. (Reference 80).

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	Abrusco [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Italy
Comments	This selection came to the University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture & Enology, in February, 1940, from Italy. The grape material came with the name 'Lambrusco' and was sent by Enrico Prati. The selection was planted in the vineyard of the Department of Viticulture & Enology (locations B129:5-6 and I64:3). Lambrusco 01 came to Foundation Plant Services in the mid-1960's for testing, where it first underwent heat treatment and then disease testing. The selection was first planted in the foundation vineyard in 1967. The name of the selection was changed to Abrusco 01 in 2016 after DNA analysis matched the selection to Colorino (prime name Abrusco).