Vidoc
Vidoc 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 Vidoc 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 Regent)
Location within the Rhône Valley: Southern Côtes du Rhône
In the vineyards
Bunch and berries: Compact clusters of small to medium sized berries
Maturity: Early to mid-ripening
Characteristics: Vigorous grape variety, resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew, and fairly tolerant to botrytis, although it is sensitive to black rot
In the cellars
Characteristics: Vidoc produces tannic, structured and colorful wines, which aromas of spices, and moderately high alcohol levels. It is of interest in rosé blends in particular.
Wine styles: Still dry red and rosé wines