Articles
Chenin: origins, characteristics and variations
Article number
1430_1
Pages
1 – 6
Language
English
Abstract
During this introductory lecture, I will present a monograph of the Chenin grape variety that will review the current ampelographic knowledge of this variety and address the following aspects: origin and homonymy, botanical characteristics, agronomic value (phenology, physiology, adaptation to different terroirs, rootstocks, susceptibility to diseases and pests), technological value, intra-varietal diversity, clones and perspectives of varietal improvement.
Authors
J.-M. Boursiquot, V. Grondain
Keywords
grape variety, Chenin, origin, homonymy, characteristics, terroirs, intra-varietal diversity, intra-varietal improvement
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