| Variety Name |
Montepulciano |
| TTB Approved Name(s) |
Montepulciano |
| All Synonyms |
Cordisco, Cordisio, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Montepulciano di Torre de Passeri, Morellone , Primaticcio, Primitivo, Sangiovese Cardisco, Sangiovese Cordisco, Torre dei Passeri, Uva Abruzzese, Uva Abruzzi |
| Countries of Origin |
Italy |
| Species |
Vitis vinifera
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| References |
- Christensen, L et al. 2003. Wine Grape Varieties in California. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3419.
- Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press.
- 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
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| Berry Color |
Black |
| Uses |
Wine |
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Montepulciano [01]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Zanzivivai Ferrara s.r.l., Italy |
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Montepulciano [02] (proprietary)
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
VCR 10, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy |
| Proprietary |
Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
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| Comments |
This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1998 from Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo in Italy. The material is VCR clone Montepulciano 10. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015. The selection is available through VCR licensee Novavine Grapevine Nursery in Sonoma. |
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Montepulciano [03]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Ruascedo 7, Italy |
| Comments |
This selection was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 1983 from Rauscedo Nursery in Italy. It is Rauscedo clone 7. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Registration & Certification Program, Montepulciano 03 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Montepulciano 03 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2011, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Montepulciano 03.1. |
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Montepulciano [04] (proprietary)
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
VCR clone 461, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy |
| Proprietary |
Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
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| Comments |
This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2000 from Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo in Italy. It is VCR clone 461. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 2000 at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Montepulciano 04 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2005. Montepulciano 04 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2012, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Montepulciano 04.1. |
