Roussanne
Registration Information
In France, Roussanne is officially listed in the “Catalogue of vine varieties” on the A list and is classified for wine grapes. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Bulgaria, Italy and Spain.
Cultivation and Vine Characteristics
Roussanne has very long shoots and, as a result, requires careful trellising. This variety can be pruned short or moderately long. It thrives in poor clay-limestone soils that are stony and well-exposed. The bunches are small to moderate in size, and the berries are small, turning red when fully ripe.
Wine Characteristics
Roussanne produces powerful wines with great finesse and complexity, offering floral and fruity notes of honey, hawthorn, and apricot, balanced by good acidity. These wines are well-suited for aging and bring out the nuances of exceptional terroirs.
Susceptibility to Diseases and Pests
Roussanne is very sensitive to powdery mildew, Botrytis, mites and thrips.
Clonal selection in France
The five certified Roussanne clones carry the numbers 467, 468, 469, 522 and 1040. A conservatory of over 50 clones was planted in the Rhône valley in 2001.
Available Clones
522
Clone Characteristics
- Fertility: Low to medium
- Production Level: Medium
- Cluster Weight: Medium
- Berry Size: Medium
Wine Characteristics
- Sugar Potential: Medium
- Acidity: Medium
- Oenological Characteristics: Typical wines of the grape variety.
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