Pinot Gris (Grigio)
Known as Pinot Grigio in Italy, Pinot Gris is fast becoming a significant commercial variety for new Zealand. Riversun imports from ENTAV-INRA and Italy are showing higher disease tolerance and more intense flavour profiles than the standard selections traditionally planted for this variety.
Budburst - Early, Harvest - Early
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| PN00141 | |
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| KWV 7A | |
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| Lincoln Berrysmith Selection | |
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Pinot Gris (Grigio) ENTAV-INRA® 52
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Regular production of small berries and bunches with medium to high sugar content.
Disease tolerance
Good - held up very well to botrytis in 2009.
Flavour profile
Good intensity of flavour, capable of producing fine wines.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) ENTAV-INRA® 457
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus, Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Appreciated for its viticultural characteristics. Medium to low productivity, small bunches with variable berry size, and tough skins.
Disease tolerance
Prone to some rot, but more tolerant than current Pinot Gris clones like GM 2-15 and GM 2-16 or Lincoln Berrysmith.
Flavour profile
Excellent flavours, capable of producing fine wines.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Pinot Grigio M2
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from Italy
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Small bunches, ranging from some still relatively tight to the majority showing open structure, with more advanced ripeness than other selections, both currently planted clones and French imports. Medium to high sugar content, average crop load, vigorous.
Disease tolerance
Great resistance to botrytis and other bunch rots.
Flavour profile
Spice, pear, tokay, fig, honeysuckle, with bright fresh citrus notes - great flavour intensity, with moderate acidity.
General Comments
North-eastern Italian Pinot Grigio personally selected for Riversun by the world-famous flying winemaker Alberto Antonini (Matura). Suitable for premium winemaking in a variety of styles. Very distinctive and promising clone. Microvins 07, 08, 09.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Barrie Selection
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Margrain Vineyard, Martinborough
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Smaller bunches and berries than the GM clones with medium to high yields. Tight, long, well set bunches, variable ripeness.
Disease tolerance
Some susceptibility to rot.
History
Believed to be TK05338. Imported by Frank Berrysmith from Switzerland (Waedenswil )1962 Chris Barrie sourced cuttings from the Mission Vineyard trial block in Hawkes Bay.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) GM 2-15
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by WINZ 1982, from Germany (Geisenheim). Riversun source from vines in the National Collection at Blands. TK06015
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
A Geisenheim clone selected for high yields, large bunches and large berries. Variable ripeness.
Disease tolerance
Tight bunches show some susceptibility to rot.
General Comments
Appears to make good wine depending on the winemaking style (as in barrel ferment, lees stirring, full malo, etc.).
Pinot Gris (Grigio) GM 2-16
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by WINZ 1982, from Germany (Geisenheim). Riversun source from vines in the National Collection at Blands. TK06020
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus, Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
A Geisenheim clone selected for high yields, large bunches and large berries. Variable ripeness.
Disease tolerance
Tight bunches show some susceptibility to rot.
General Comments
Appears to make good wine depending on the winemaking style (as in barrel ferment, lees stirring, full malo, etc.).
Pinot Gris (Grigio) GM 2-21
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by WINZ 1982, from Germany (Geisenheim). Riversun source from vines in the National Collection at Blands.
TK06032
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
A Geisenheim clone selected for high yields, large bunches and large berries. Variable ripeness.
Disease tolerance
Tight bunches show some susceptibility to rot.
General Comments
Appears to make good wine depending on the winemaking style (as in barrel ferment, lees stirring, full malo, etc.).
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Ovaille Selection
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by Frank Berrysmith from Switzerland (Lausanne) 1978 Riversun source Stonecutter Vineyard, Martinborough
TK05172
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Lower productivity, slightly smaller bunches than the GM clones, PN 00141 and Barrie; more even set than the GM clones. Appears to ripen earlier.
Flavour profile
Better flavours than the GM clones, PN 00141 and Barrie.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) PN00141
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Heat treated version of the early import TK00141. Source unknown. Riversun source from vines in the National Collection at Blands.
Viticulture
Productive, big, tight bunches, similar to Lincoln Berrysmith.
Flavour profile
Somewhat diluted flavours.
History
This may have been the original Mission clone (although this remains unproven). The PN prefix was given to accessions heat treated at Palmerston North.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) KWV 7A
- NZGVIG
- A heat treated South African selection imported by the NZGVIG 1979. TK06710
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Productive, slightly smaller bunches than GM clones, big tight bunches.
Flavour profile
Good flavours.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) KWV 40A
- NZGVIG
- Imported by the NZGVIG from South Africa 1979, possibly a heat treated version of 2-15.
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Lower productivity than GM clones, big tight bunches, thin skins.
Disease tolerance
Some susceptibility to rot.
Flavour profile
Better flavours than GM clones.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Lincoln Berrysmith Selection
- NZGVIG
- Discovered at Lincoln by the NZGVIG. MS07001
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus, Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Very productive, big tight bunches, with variable ripeness.
Disease tolerance
Some susceptibility to rot.
Flavour profile
Lower acidity and diluted flavours.
History
Dr Gerald Atkinson in his Bragato workshop stated that this clone originated from MAF in Hastings and was planted by David Jackson at Lincoln University (could be the same as the Barrie clone discovered at Lincoln by the NZGVIG).
General Comments
Making good wine in many areas of New Zealand.