MAGESSIS
Ripening period: Third (III)
Grape cluster:
- Size: large, 546 – 670 g
- Shape: cylindro-conical
- Compactness: loose-lax
Berry:
- Size: large, 7.2 – 7.9 g
- Shape: broadly elliptic
- Color: green-yellowish
- Flesh: firm, crunchy
- Aroma: none
- Seeds: present
Tolerance:
- Drought: increased
- Plasmopara viticola (downy mildew): medium
- Uncinula necator (powdery mildew): medium
Parentage:
‘Victoria’ x ‘Victoria’
Maintainer:
INCDBH Ștefănești – Argeș
Agrobiological and Technological Characterization:
Growth vigor is medium, with good fertility of 61 – 76% fertile shoots. The absolute fertility coefficient ranges between 1.3 – 1.38, while the relative fertility coefficient varies between 0.83 – 1.0. The absolute productivity index varies between 795 – 797, and the relative productivity index between 514 – 517.
Sugar concentration in must ranges between 143 -159 g/L, and acidity varies from 3.3 to 3.9 g/L H₂SO₄.
Grape yield per vine is 3.9 – 4.3 kg, with calculated yield per hectare between 17 – 20 tons.
Zoning:
Recommended for propagation in all wine-growing regions of the country.
The ‘Magessis’ variety stands out due to superior qualitative traits: large clusters and berries, attractive commercial appearance, early ripening.
Production direction:
Fresh consumption.