Vitis vinifera ‘Black Grape’
‘No. 32 - Black Grape (62/2, or No. 62 of the Luxemburg collection [of Busby], misnamed Bon Blanc in the catalogue). A vine of rather dwar?sh habit, but very productive, bunches large, berries of medium size, closely set, makes a good red wine of tolerably good color; should be planted as closely as the varieties of Pineau.’ [Maro p.28/1844].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data from the contemporary literature.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.23/1843]. 62-2 is written after the name, i.e. no. 62 of Busby’s Luxemburg collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.
Notes
Published Jun 25, 2010 - 02:33 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:41 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Unknown, probably France |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Black Grape
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| Confidence level | low |
