Trousseau Wine Grape
A very old wine grape originating in the Jura region of Eastern France, Trousseau has long been used to make reds, rosés and sparkling wines. It is now being more widely planted in the US with some very exciting wines coming out of Northern California and the Willamette Valley being made from it.
Latin 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.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting.
USDA Zone: 7