Baco Noir

Baco Noir (also Baco noir ) is a red grape variety that was bred in 1902 by François Baco ( 1865-1947 ). Since it has been included for the crossing of Folle Blanche × Vitis riparia on American Urreben, it is a hybrid vine (also called interspecific cross ).

The early maturing variety was widespread in France. However, the EU -wide ban on the commercial use of hybrid vines the variety is there virtually is no longer known. However, according to a decree of 18 April 2008, the grape variety is one of the officially authorized varieties for commercial cultivation, as contained in the genome of the plant fractions of the noble vine Vitis vinifera are Baco noir has hermaphrodite flowers and is thus self- fruiting. When the wine-growing economic disadvantage is avoided, no return delivered to have male plants grow.

1951 Baco noir was introduced in the U.S., where in many cooler wine regions (New York ( → Viticulture in New York, 240 hectares of vineyards with Baco noir ), Michigan (→ Viticulture in Michigan), Mississippi ( → Viticulture in Mississippi), Wisconsin (→ viticulture in Wisconsin), New Hampshire ( → Viticulture in New Hampshire) and Pennsylvania ( → viticulture in Pennsylvania)) is still of great importance. Since 1955, the grape variety is also available in Canada in use. In Canada, is used in the rule of George clone. Small stocks are also known in Switzerland. ( 1.1 acres, as of 2007, source: Office fédéral de l'agriculture OFAG )

Baco noir produces full-bodied, high-acid wines that can be pleasant and fruity. Therefore, rosé is made from the rich bearing vine.

Because of his early sprouting Baco noir is heavily damaged by late frost.

Synonyms: 1 Baco, Baco N ° 1, Baco # 1, Bacoi, Bago, Bakon, Bako Speiskii.

Ethnicity: Folle Blanche × Vitis riparia