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Muscat ottonel B
Name of vine variety in France
Muscat Ottonel
Origin
This variety was obtained by Mr. Moreau-Robert in the 19th century. Based on genetic analyses carried out in
Montpellier, it comes from the crossbreeding between Chasselas B and Muscat d’Eisenstadt B.
Synonymy
There is no recognized synonym for this variety in France. In the European Union, Muscat Ottonel B can officially be
called by other names: Moscato Ottonel B (Italy), Moschato Samou (Cyprus), Muskat Ottonel (Germany, Austria,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia), Ottonel muskotály (Hungary).
Regulations
In France, Muscat Ottonel B is officially listed in the "Catalogue of Vine Varieties".
This variety is likewise listed in the Catalogues of other European Union member states: Germany, Austria, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Italy, Hungary, Luxemburg, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Use
Wine vine variety
Evolution of area under vines in France
ha
1968
1979
1988
1998
2008
2011
192
446
429
158
162
165
Description
Identification signs include:
- the tips of the young shoot have a sparse coat of flat-lying hairs,
- reddish color young leaves,
- shoots with long tendrils and internodes with red stripes,
- orbicular adult leaves, 3 or 5-lobed, with a slightly open or closed petiole sinus, teeth with short or moderate convex
sides compared to width at base; absence of anthocyanin coloration of veins, flat leaf blade, smooth, with a sparse or
moderate coat of upright hairs on the outer veins and on the underside a moderate to dense cover of upright hairs,
- round-shaped berries with muscaté flavor.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite
VVS2
VVMD5
VVMD7
VVMD27
VRZAG62
VRZAG79
VVMD25
VVMD28
VVMD32
Allel 1
131
223
239
176
188
256
248
257
239
Allel 2
141
225
243
186
194
260
254
267
263
Phenology
Bud burst: 6 days after Chasselas.Grape maturity: period I, like Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Muscat Ottonel B is an early and weak vine variety, with horizontal growth. Relatively insensitive to chlorosis, it is well
adapted to clay-limestone terroirs. On the other hand, it is sensitive to shot berries.
Sensitivity to diseases and pests
Muscat Ottonel B is sensitive to downy mildew and grey rot.
Technological potential
The grape clusters are small to moderate size and the berries are moderate to large. This variety was good sugar
potential and can produce aromatic dry and liqueur wines.
Clonal selection in France
The only approved Muscat Ottonel B clone carries the number 59.
Bibliographic references
- Catalogue des variétés et clones de vigne cultivés en France. Collectif, 2007, Ed. IFV, Le Grau-du-Roi.
- Documentation interne du Domaine de Vassal. 1949-2011, INRA, Marseillan-plage.
- Cépages et vignobles de France, tome 2. P. Galet, 1990, Ed. Dehan, Montpellier.
- Ampélographie. P. Viala et V. Vermorel, 1902-1910, Ed. Masson, Paris.
Description of clones approved in France
Identity and availability
Clone number
Technical data
Selection
Fertility
Production level
Sugar content
Potential color
Year approved
Agronomic references
Weight of grape
bunches
Vigor
Total acidity
Tannic structure
Size of berries
Sensitivity to Botrytis
Aromatic intensity
Oenological aptitudes
Growing surface area
59
Agronomic data
Origin
Haut-Rhin
INRA
1971
Alsace
1.24 ha
In the survey collection, the clone conforms to the characteristics of the grape variety in terms of behavior. These wines are characterized by its good quality
level and its distinctiveness.
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