Noble (grape variety)

The red grape variety (also North Carolina 20-119) is a new variety between Thomas x Tarheel (Luola x V36 R15 B4). It contains genes from Vitis labrusca, Vitis rotundifolia and Vitis vinifera. The hybrid was crossed in the USA by the breeders W. B. Nesbitt, V. H. Underwood and D. E. Carroll at North Carolina University. Plant variety protection was granted in 1971. There is a morphological similarity with the new variety Carlos. The early to medium ripening, very high-yielding vine is relatively resistant to frost. It produces full-bodied red wines that are often vinified sweet. The variety is also used as table grape and for the production of grape juice. It is widespread in the south-east and in the Gulf States of the USA, where it is mainly found in the states of Alabama, Florida and North Carolina (30 ha).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012

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