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Plassa

The red grape variety comes from Italy; the name means "hard skin" and refers to the thick-skinned berries. Synonyms are Cheur Dur, Cuor Duro, Palessa, Pellaccia, Pelassa, Scarlattin and Scarlattino Plassa. The parentage (parenthood) is unknown. The medium to late ripening vine is resistant to fungal diseases, but tends to have small berries. It produces tannin-rich red wines with ageing potential. The variety is cultivated in the province of Torino in Piedmont and is used there as a blending partner. In 2016, 86 hectares of vineyards were designated in Italy (statistics Kym Anderson).

Plassa - Weintraube und Blatt

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

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