Vitis vinifera ‘Mataró’
‘No. 35 - Mataro (3/l, or No. 3 of the private collection [of Busby]). Black grape, produces much more abundantly, and with more certainty, than the preceding grapes [Carignan and Grenache], not so sweet, but ripens earlier.
The foregoing three [Carignan, Grenache and Mataro], with sometimes the addition of No. 36 [Mourastell], are described by Mr. Busby, in his journal, and by French authors, as the sorts used in making the wine of Roussillon; the whole being usually planted together. Some of the wine made from them, on decomposing schistus, is said to have been kept more than 150 years, and to have continued to improve to the last.’ [Maro p.29/1844].
Horticultural & Botanical History
A Spanish grape also used extensively in France and elsewhere. No additional data from the contemporary literature.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.21/1843]. 4-1 is written after the name, i.e. no. 4 of Busby’s personal collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.
Notes
Published Jun 25, 2010 - 12:30 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:47 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably Spain |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Mataro - Rousillion
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| Confidence level | high |
