Mencia

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Vitis L. Grapevine · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The vine leaf is medium-sized, rounded, deeply divided into five lobes, with light pubescence on the underside. Clusters are small, cylindro-conical, ranging from medium-dense to dense. Berries are small, round to slightly oval, dark blue or almost black in color with thick skin and a heavy waxy bloom.

The variety belongs to the mid-late maturity group and is characterized by low frost resistance and susceptibility to fungal diseases such as downy mildew and gray mold. Yield is unstable; quality decreases with excess fertility. A specific feature of the cultivar is the rapid loss of acidity during late harvesting.

The grapes are intended exclusively for winemaking. Wines from this variety possess a velvety texture, silky tannins, and pronounced minerality. The aromatic bouquet includes notes of red and black berries, as well as earthy and herbaceous tones.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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

Parties

Maintainer: ES x 250 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

QZ European Union Active

№ Jaen Tinto*ES x
QZ European Union Active

№ Mencia*ES x

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	Jaen Tinto*ES x	—	—	—	Active
QZ European Union	Mencia*ES x	—	—	—	Active

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