Merlo

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Vitis vinifera L. Common grape vine · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The vine is vigorous or moderately vigorous with a shoot maturation rate of 90–95%. Leaves are medium-sized, rounded, five-lobed, and moderately dissected. Flowers are hermaphroditic and pollinate well. Clusters are cylindrical-conical, medium-dense, weighing 113–160 g. Berries are rounded, dark blue, almost black, covered with a heavy waxy bloom, with firm skin and juicy flesh.

The growing season is 152–164 days with an active temperature sum of 3000–3300°C. The variety is sensitive to oidium, dampness, and drought, and possesses relative resistance to downy mildew and gray mold. Frost resistance is low, about -20°C. The wines are characterized by soft tannins and pronounced fruit aromatics.

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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

Applicant: Applicant not registered 1 Submitted the application to the register

Admission to trade

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

UA Ukraine Active

№ 59073011

Application

1 January 1959

Registration

1 January 1983

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
UA Ukraine	59073011	1 January 1959	1 January 1983	—	Active

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