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1- Grape Chasselas
The Chasselas Grape is a variety of double aptitude both for fresh consumption at the table, and for the production of highly aromatic white wines.
It is the variety of Swiss white wine
2- Origin
According to Pierre Galet it is a variety of Swiss origin.
3- Synonyms
Chasselas is also known for:
Bela zlahtnina (Slovenia), Chasselas blanc (Germany), Chasselas dorato B (Italy), Chasselas doré (Romania), Chrupka bila (Czech Rep.), Fehér Chasselas (Hungary), Fendant (Germany), Gutedel (Czech Rep., Austria, Germany) and Weisser Gutedel (Germany).
4- Growing Zones
The Chasselas variety is grown in the following countries:
Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, France, Portugal, New Zealand and Turkey where it is mainly used for fresh consumption.
5- Characteristics of the Chasselas grape
Bunches:
– Medium to small bunch size.
– Cylindrical and short clusters. Very uniform.
Berries:
– Medium to large size.
– Hollejo up.
– Very sensitive to friction.
– Yellowish green color.
– Circular section and profile.
– The skin turns golden when ripe.
– Partially pink, very juicy pulp.
Strains:
– Strains of medium vigor.
– Short internodes.
– Precocious maturation.
6- Chasselas grape phenology
Dates on average of 50 years in test farm located in France:
Bud break: March 21. Early.
Ripening: August 14. Very early.
7- Characteristics of the Chasselas strains
– Very productive vine variety .
– It can be conducted both in long and short pruning.
– Very sensitive to frost.
– Sensitive to mildew and powdery mildew.
– Not very sensitive to brotitis.
– Sensitive to acid rot.
– Sensitive to the lack of Magensio.
8- Winemaking and fresh consumption potential of the Chasselas grape
– Both the bunches and the berries are small.
– Fine skin and juicy pulp with a very pleasant flavor.
– Capable of light wines with low acidity and intense fruit aromas .
– As a table grape it is very aromatic and sweet.
– Good aptitude for transport and very long shelf life.
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