Grapevines Caladoc

Plants de Caladoc

Origin

This variety was obtained in 1958 by INRA by crossbreeding Grenache N and Cot N.

Synonymy

There is no officially recognized synonym in France.Caladoc N may be officially designated as "Caladok" in Bulgaria.

Regulations

In France, Caladoc N is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties".This variety is likewise listed in the Catalogues of the European Union member states including: Bulgaria and Portugal.

Use

Wine vine variety

Phenology

Bud burst: 5 days after Chasselas. 

Grape maturity: period II, 3 and 1/2 weeks to 4 weeks after Chasselas.

Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

• Caladoc N is moderately vigorous.
• It can be short-pruned and trained in gobelet.
• The production is steady and it is not susceptible to shot berries.

Sensitivity to diseases and pests

Caladoc N has good resistance to grey rot and is slightly susceptible to powdery mildew. 

Technological potential

• The grape clusters are large and the berries are medium size.
• This variety produces very full-bodied wine with intense color and an interesting tannic structure (tannins are rather supple, with no bitterness yet very present).
• Caladoc N can likewise be used to make fruity and balanced rosé wines.

Clonal selection:

The only approved Caladoc N clone carries the number 724

Source: PlantGrape