Ségalin

Segalin is a red grape variety. It is a new breed of INRA Montpellier ( Institut National de la Recherche en Agronomy ) between the varieties Jurançon Noir x Blue Portugal. The crossing was made in 1980 by the French ampelographers Paul Truel on the grounds of the Domaine de Vassal, trying Winery of the INRA Montpellier. Since the variety matures very early, the risk of frosts in autumn and raw rot is minimized.

The wines are deep red, tannic and have a pleasant aroma.

In France, about 15 hectares of vineyards were planted with Segalin in 2002. See also the article viticulture in France and the list of grape varieties.

• Synonyms: breeding line number INRA 1377-174 ( intersection number 1377, Plant 174 Series ).
• Ethnicity: Jurançon Noir x Blue Portugal

Ampelographic varietal characteristics

In the ampelography the habit is described as follows:

• The shoot tip is open. It is strongly whitish hairs.
• The dark green leaves ( see also the article sheet form) are five-lobed and medium deep sinuate. The petiole closed U-shaped. The leaf margin serrate medium strong.
• The cone-shaped bunch is medium, shouldered and dichtbeerig. The roundish berries are small and black - blue color.

Segalin is susceptible to the stem necrosis and suffers from magnesium deficiency.

In France so far has been one clone, the number 745 is selected and recognized.

The grape ripens Segalin almost the same time as the Chasselas, making it very early ripening for a red grape variety.