Marquette
Vine Characteristics
The clusters are medium-sized (average 0.25 lb/cluster) and moderately loose, with dark red berries. Marquette was bred to be hardy in the face of Minnesota winters. It can be grown reliably in USDA Zone 4 but may experience significant dieback in Zone 3 (northern Minnesota) and on very wet sites. Marquette can survive winter cold events up to -20 to -30°F, but may exhibit bud death and/or cordon dieback following these extreme cold events. It grows best on well-drained soils and should not be planted in areas with high water tables; like many varieties, it is not tolerant of “wet feet.” Marquette is considered to have moderate to high vigor depending on the site. Nutrient rich soils will contribute to vigor – use canopy management strategies to control excessive vegetative growth.
Wine Characteristics
The wine has complex notes of cherry, berry, black pepper, and spice on both the nose and palate. Some wines have been described as having “earthy” aromas in addition to the fruit flavors.
Susceptibility to Diseases and Pests
Marquette is known for its moderate resistance to black rot, botrytis bunch rot, downy mildew and powdery mildew. It does have moderate susceptibility to foliar phylloxera.
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