Piculite Neri

The red grape variety originates from the border region Italy (Gorizia)-Slovenia (Goricia). Synonyms are Picolit Neri, Picolit Nero and Piculit Nero. It is not a colour mutation of the white variety Picolit, which is also cultivated in this area, nor should it be confused with the Piccola Nera, which has a similar name. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2020, it originates from a presumably natural cross between unknown parent variety x Vulpea. However, this is based on only 12 DNA markers (see molecular genetics). The variety was found in the 1980s by the Friulian winegrower Emilio Bulfon in the municipality of Pinzano al Tagliamento (province of Pordenone, Friuli Venezia Giulia region) and revived with the help of the ampelographers Ruggero Forti and Antonio Calò. The medium to late ripening vine is very susceptible to botrytis. It produces tannic red wines with aromas of herbs, red fruits and vanilla. According to a local regulation, it is only cultivated in the area of the municipalities of Castelnovo di Friuli and Pinzano al Tagliamento. In 2016, 8 hectares of vines were reported with a strong downward trend (Kym Anderson statistics).

Piculit Neri - Weintraube und Blatt

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: M.I.P.A.F - National Vine Certification Service

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