Floréal
Floreal is what we call VIFA: Variété d'Intérêt à Fin d'Adaptation, meaning it is authorized in certain appellations on an experimental basis, in particular to meet environmental and societal expectations. More precisely, it is for its resistance to diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew that Floréal is being tested in the Rhône Valley, particularly in the Côtes du Rhône vineyards.
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Origin: INRA (interspecific hybrid, created from a crossing with Villaris)
Location within the Rhône Valley: Southern Côtes du Rhône
In the vineyards
Bunch and berries: Small loose clusters of medium-sized berries
Maturity: Early to mid-ripening
Characteristics: A vigorous grape variety, Floréal is resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew, allowing treatments to be limited to the vines, and also shows good tolerance to black rot.
Terroir: Terroirs with good water reserve
In the cellars
Characteristics: Floréal gives aromatic wines, with aromas of flowers and tropical fruits, and good freshness.
Wine styles: Still dry wines