White Grapes and When They Bud/Ripen Flashcards
Quick study on white grapes and when they bud/ripen.
Sémillon
Mid ripening.
Sauvignon Blanc
Late budding, early ripening.
Chardonnay
Buds early, ripens early.
Riesling
Buds late, ripens late, cold hardy.
Gewurztraminer
Early budding, early ripening.
Pinot Gris
Early budding, early ripening.
Melon
Ripens early.
Chenin Blanc
Buds early, ripens late.
Viognier
Early budding, flowers poorly (so yields unpredictable).
Marsanne
Late budding, vigorous.
Roussanne
Late budding, sensitive to wind and fungal disease so yields unpredictable.
Grenache Blanc
Early budding.
Clairette
Late ripener, hardy and vigorous.
Bourboulenc
Late ripener, thick skins.
Petit Manseng + Gros Manseng
Early budding, mid to late ripening.
Savagnin
Buds early, thick skinned.
Grüner Veltliner
Thick skinned, vigorous on fertile soils, prefers clay and loess.
Furmint
Late ripening.
Assyrtiko
Retains high acidity when ripe, even under the hottest conditions (thus age-worthy).
Garganega
Late ripener, vigorous.
Trebbiano Toscano
Buds late, vigorous, high yielding, retains high acidity.
Verdicchio
First 4 buds are sterile, ripens late, retains high acidity.
Falanghina
Mid to late ripening, but fruit can shrivel if left unattended late in the season.
Greco
Mid to late ripener, prone to fungal disease, low vigor, but it’s drought and heat resistant.
Inzolia
Early ripening, though it only has medium acid.
Grillo
Oxidizes easily, resistant to heat and disease.
Catarratto
Disease resistant, high yielding.
Carricante
Prone to fungal diseases, retains high acidity (usually goes through malo).
Vermentino
Early budding, mid ripening.
Albariño
Early to mid ripening, thick skins.
Viura
Late budding, late ripening, prefers warm, dry sites (prone to botrytis).
Maria Gomes
Early ripening (good for Bairrada’s damp climate).
Torrontés
Early ripening.
