Tuscan
Varietals Research Project
August
25, 2005
Viva la différence!
Toscana's Regional Agency for Agricultural and Forestral Development
and Innovation (ARSIA) has published the findings of a two-year
comprehensive study of indigenous varietals planted in the
region. The survey, conducted in collaboration with the University
of Florence, was intended to determine the exact number of
clones for each grape and yielded the following results:
Sangiovese – 70 clones
Morellino – 13 clones
Canaiolo nero – 32 clones
Mammolo – 10 clones
Aleatico – 7 clones
Ansonica – 25 clones
Vermentino bianco – 47 clones
Verdello – 75 clones
Colorino – 13 clones
The next phase of the project will evaluate the relationship
between indigenous Tuscan clones and terroir and will perhaps
provide a basis for a future "cru" system in Toscana.
The findings are a testament to the wonderfully varied panorama
of Italian indigenous varietals. Viva la différence,
indeed.
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