Vitis vinifera Bianca - Grape vine
Vitis vinifera Bianca - Grape vine
Vitis vinifera Bianca
Common Grape Vine, European Grape, Wine Grape
The plant has recovered well, but the growth is almost non-existent. Not recommended for gardens that are too cold and windy.
Laurent, 09/10/2022
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The 'Bianca' vine is a very vigorous variety. It produces medium-sized, cylindrical, winged clusters, more or less compact. The berries are medium-sized and spherical. Their skin is thick, yellowish-green to golden yellow. The flesh is crisp and sweet. Harvest takes place in late September and October depending on the region. The Bianca vine is moderately susceptible to diseases. It is cultivated even in the far north of Europe.
The wine grape (Vitis vinifera) grew wild over 5000 years ago. Its introduction to France for cultivation was done by the Romans. Many hybrids have been created to vary colours, flavours, and uses. The 'Bianca' vine is a variety resulting from a cross-breeding: '12375 Seyve-Villard' x 'Le Bouvier' (an Austrian grape variety). It was obtained in 1963 in Hungary by Csizmazia Jozsef and Bereznailazlo.
A vigorous sarmentous bush, the 'Bianca' vine can reach up to 5 m (16ft). It is preferable to prune it long. Its final shape will depend on the pruning method used. It is indifferent to soil type, not demanding, and even prefers dry, poor, and rocky soil. The vine can cling to its support (trellis, espalier, etc.) thanks to its large green tendrils and thrives in sunny locations. Fairly resistant to diseases, this variety is well-suited for amateur gardens due to its low maintenance requirements. Its finely cut foliage is a deep green in summer and turns a beautiful gold in autumn. Its flowering in clusters occurs in May, with very small white-pink flowers. Its table grapes ripen in late September, depending on the region. The berries are medium-sized and spherical. Their skin is thick, yellowish-green to golden yellow. The flesh is crisp and sweet. In wine, Bianca has aromas of apricot, peaches, and floral notes.
Grapes can be consumed as fresh table fruit, but also used for making jam, jelly, fruit juice, pastries, and of course, wine.
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Botanical data
Vitis
vinifera
Bianca
Vitaceae
Common Grape Vine, European Grape, Wine Grape
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Since the devastation caused by phylloxera in the late 19th century, the vine is obligatorily grafted onto different resistant rootstocks adapted to various types of soil. These rootstocks come from American varieties. Plant the 'Bianca' grapevine in autumn, in deep, well-drained soil, even rocky, arid, poor and calcareous, in a sunny location, sheltered from strong winds. Incorporate into the planting soil 3 or 4 handfuls of fertiliser for fruit trees and 2 kg of composted manure for each plant. The roots should not come into contact with the manure. After planting, prune above 2 large buds to obtain the growth of two branches. Keep the most vigorous one and tie it to a stake. This will be followed by training pruning.
The plant does not require regular fertiliser application for good yield, on the contrary. Enrich the soil with potash slag, crushed horn or iron chelate, only every 2-3 years.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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