Avana

The avana is a Italian Cépage of black grapes.

Origin and geographical distribution

It comes from the north of Italy. It would be originating in the Pignerol area between Pinerolo and the Val in Suse.

It is classified auxiliary type of vine in DOC. Pinerolese Ramie and Valsusa. It is classified recommended in Province of Turin in the area of the Piedmont. In 1998, it covered 69 ha.

Characters ampelographic

End of the young white duveteux branch with rosy edging
Young aranéeuses sheets.
adult Sheets, with 3 lobes with open higher sines but hardly marked, a petiolar sine out of U, teeth ogival, average, a glabrous limb.

Farming aptitudes

Maturity is of third time: 30 days after the chasselas.

Technological potential

The bunches and the bays are of intermediate size. The bunch is cylindrical and slightly winged. The type of vine is vigor average and of not very abundant production. Especially intended for the tank, it is employed sometimes like table grapes.

Synonyms

The avana is known under the name of avanà, avana of Susa, avanale, avanas, avanato, avané, havana.