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Vitis vinifera L. Common grape vine · Fruit crops · bred by INCONNU (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is of French origin from the Savoy region and areas between the Rhône and Isère river valleys. It is an ancient heirloom variety with more than 60 synonyms, including Corbeau in France, Bonarda in Argentina and Charbono in California. Genetic studies have disproven its relationship to the Italian variety Dolcetto.

The plant possesses moderate growth vigor and a late ripening period, requiring a long growing season. Clusters are medium or above medium in size, cylindro-conical and moderately dense. Berries are dark blue in color, round, juicy, with thick skin and abundant bloom.

The variety is a wine grape. Wines made from it possess soft tannins, moderate acidity and aromas of blackberry, plum, black cherry, violet and licorice. It is used both for monovarietal wines and in blends to improve texture and provide fruity nuances.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: (Inconnu) (FR) 2 336 Developed the variety
Applicant: (Inconnu) (FR) 2 336 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Institut Francais de la Vigne et du Vin (FR) 580 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

FR France Active

№ 1035394

Registration

1 January 1900

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	1035394	—	1 January 1900	—	Active

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Breeder

INCONNU (FR)

breeder code Corbeau

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Registry records

Total records: 1
Jurisdictions shown: 1
First registration: 1900

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