St. Vincent grape
| St. Vincent | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Dark Purple to Black |
| Species | Hybrid grape |
| Origin | Dressel Vineyard, Augusta, Missouri |
| Notable regions | Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kansas, and New York |
St. Vincent is a red wine grape that originated in the
St. Vincent grape
St. Vincent has a large berry size with rather loose clusters. It can be high in vigor in fertile locations and has proven to be winter hardy to Midwestern conditions. In Missouri the grapes matures in late season.
Training is best if done to the single wire high cordon system with spur pruning. A good spray control program is necessary to control fungus diseases.[3]
Wine regions
St. Vincent has been planted widely in the Midwest, particularly in Missouri where it is one of the three major red wine grape varieties used for dry wine that are grown there. At least 13 wineries in Missouri are currently producing and selling St. Vincent wine.[4]
St. Vincent is also grown commercially by vineyards in Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kansas, Colorado and New York.[2]
Wine style
St. Vincent can make wine similar to an Italian Chianti with cherry and citrus flavors and a long and complex aftertaste. St. Vincent can also make an excellent sparkling rosé.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 13 / Thursday, January 20, 2011 / Proposed Rules page 3581 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-01-20/pdf/2011-1134.pdf
- ^ a b Foundation Plant Services - University of California, Davis https://fps.ucdavis.edu/fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=5007/
- ^ Missouri Wine & Grape Board in cooperation with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Missouri https://missouriwine.org/sites/default/files/2014%20grape%20facts.pdf
- ^ Missouri Wine Country Directory https://missouriwinecountry.com/wines/st-vincent-wine/