New red wine grape cultivar 'Harmo Noir'
2011
Saito, T. (Yamanashi Fruit Tree Experiment Station, Yamanashi-shi (Japan)) | Miyake, M. | Kondo, M. | Udo, Y. | Saito, N. | Bessho, H. | Hirabayashi, T. | Ando, T. | Tezuka, T.
1. 'Harmo Noir' is a new red wine grape cultivar released in 2008 by the Yamanashi Fruit Tree Experiment Station. It originated from the cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Zweigeltrebe' in 1988. It was selected in 1998 and subjected to the 10th regionally adaptability test on grape as Yamanashi 44 from 2000 to 2006, conducted at 10 experimental stations in 10 prefectures in Japan. It was registered as 'Harmo Noir' and No.17797 under the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act of Japan on March 6, 2009. 2. The canopy of 'Harmo Noir' is moderately vigorous. Leaves are pentagonal in shape and medium-sized and have five lobes. 3. Fruit clusters are medium-sized, 220g on average, and conical in shape. Berries are small, averaging 2g, oblate-shaped, and black in color. They ripen from late September to early October. The soluble solid content is around 19%, and the titratable acidity is 0.75g/100ml. Berries are tolerant to cracking by rain. 4. The wine quality of 'Harmo Noir' is excellent with aroma, dense color and good body by rich tannin. 5. 'Harmo Noir' with good wine quality can be grown throughout the Japanese grape-growing areas except in the high-temperature regions, such as the Kyushu District, where the wine tends to be lighter in color than in the other areas.
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