Gamaret Wine Grape

Gamaret Wine Grape

An interesting hybrid wine grape selected in Switzerland in 1970 by crossing Gamay Noir with Reichensteiner at the viticultural research station in Pully. Gamaret ripens its grapes early in the season and has excellent disease resistance, making it a good choice for cool wet climates where varieties like Pinot Noir and Gamay might prove difficult to grow.

These are own rooted vines! The idea is to provide the plant material for growers to experiment with this rarely seen variety and they can then graft onto whatever their chosen rootstock is.

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Name: Vitis vinifera
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Rootstock Description: own rooted
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F., possibly lower?
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support.
Fruit Skin: Black
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting.
USDA Zone: 6b-9