The prosecco is a Italian Cépage of white grapes.

Origin and geographical distribution

It is classified auxiliary type of vine in DOC. Colli di Conegliano, Colli Euganei, Montello E Colli Asolani and Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene. It is classified recommended or authorized in the provinces Bergamo, Belluno, Padoue, Trévise, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine of the areas Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Venezia. In 1998, it covered 7.073 ha. The prosecco is also cultivated in Argentine

It is mainly cultivated in the hills of the province of Trévise. Two wines result from the prosecco:

  • a dry white wine which accompanies fish (see the wines DOC. Colli di Conegliano)
  • a effervescent Vin of the type frizzante or spumante which also bears the name prosecco. (see the wines DOC. Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene)

The new type of vine Incrocio Manzoni 2.15 is a crossing of Prosecco (white) X Cabernet-sauvignon (black).

Characters ampelographic

  • End of the young cottony, white branch with points dew.
  • Young fluffy sheets, yellowish.
  • adult Sheets, with 5 lobes with sines higher deep and narrow than acute funds, a petiolar sine in more or less closed quadrant, teeth angular, average, a aranéeux limb.

Farming aptitudes

Maturity is of fourth time: 40 - 45 days after the chasselas.

Technological potential

The bunches are large and the bays are of intermediate size. The bunch cylindro-conical, is tightened little, with 1 or 2 ailerons. The type of vine is of good not very fertile strength but. The prosecco is prone to the Coulure and with the Millerandage and it is rather sensitive to the dryness. It is generally led in the long face to ensure an abundant production.

Synonyms

The prosecco is known under the names of will ghera, glera, grappolo spargolo, prosecco balbi, prosecco bianco, prosecco tondo, proseko, sciorina and serprina.

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