ARGESSIS
Ripening period: 3rd season
Cluster:
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Size: large, 458 – 580 g
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Shape: cylindrical-conical
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Compactness: medium
Berry:
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Size: large, 8 g
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Shape: ovoid
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Color: bluish-black
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Flesh: crunchy
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Flavor: neutral
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Seeds: present
Tolerance:
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Drought: medium
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Plasmopara viticola (downy mildew): medium
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Uncinula necator (powdery mildew): medium
Parentage:
‘Moldova’ × ‘Augusta’
Maintainer:
National Institute for Viticulture and Winemaking Research & Development (I.N.C.D.B.H.) Ștefănești – Argeș
Agrobiological and technological characterization:
The vine has vigorous growth, with good fertility of 60% fertile shoots. The absolute fertility coefficient varies between 1.37 – 1.52, and the relative coefficient between 0.70 – 1.05. The absolute productivity index ranges from 554 – 605, and the relative one from 314 – 382.
The must sugar concentration varies between 145 g/l and 155 g/l, while acidity is between 3.42 – 4.2 g/l H₂SO₄. The average yield per vine is 5.5 – 6 kg, and the average yield per hectare is 20 – 25 tons.
Zoning:
Recommended for cultivation in all vineyards of the country, especially in southern regions.
The “Argessis” variety stands out for:
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Large clusters and berries
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Attractive commercial appearance
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High yields
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Very good resistance to transport
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Marketable production up to 100%
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Adaptability to high training systems
Production purpose:
For fresh consumption.