Grape x 'Baco Noir'

Grape x 'Baco Noir': Blue-Black Grapes for Autumn Winemaking

Baco Noir is a French-American hybrid grape with small clusters of blue-black berries and relatively high acidity. Its crop generally ripens from late September into early October.

Plant Characteristics:

• Spread: 100-125 cm
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Average to Dry Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Choose it for a dedicated wine-grape planting where a later harvest and lively acidity are desirable. The climbing vine needs a sturdy framework to make pruning and picking manageable.

Care Instructions: Train onto a trellis in full sun and prune while dormant to retain a controlled amount of fruiting wood. Keep the canopy open and allow the late crop to develop flavour before harvesting.