| Grape variety |
Cinese |
| Synonyms |
Biancaccia b., Vernaccia a foglia glabra, Vernazza minore e gentile, Pavana b., Bianca cinese, Cenese, Vernaccia o Vernanzina del Vicentino |
| Grape colour |
White grape |
| Variety |
Autochthonous |
| Vigour |
Medium |
| Ripening |
Late maturation. |
| Ampelographic features |
Adult leaf: glabrous pentagonal in both pages and five-lobed; it does not show any bubbles on the upper side of the flap. The petiolar sinus is V-shaped with the slightly overlapping edges. The lower lateral sinuses are V-shaped, while the upper ones are lyre-shaped with the lobes slightly overlapping. Bunch at maturity: rather large, conical, slightly sparse and sometimes winged. Berry: large, spherical, green-yellow in color. |
| Characteristics of the wine obtained from this grape variety |
The wine is straw yellow, acidulous, vinous with aromas of white flowers, slightly herbaceous, overall limited in fineness. The acidic note stands out on the palate, often not supported by a suitable body. |