Red wine grape released 10 July 2006:
‘Corot noir’ (formerly NY70.0809.10 – SV 18-307 x Steuben) produces a highly ranked vinous, vinifera type wine. The vine is vigorous and very productive at Geneva. Some cluster thinning is usually required to avoid overcropping. Vines are healthy with good powdery mildew and Botrytis rot resistance and often maintain green leaves up until frost. Fruit maturity is late, with harvest Oct. 15-20 in Geneva.
Predicted temperature of 50% primary bud kill in mid winter = -15.1 F
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