Grape NEBBIOLO

Nebbiolo by SPK Terroir: A Choice for Premium Viticulture

Cultivating Nebbiolo is a demanding task for any agronomist, but the results justify the complex viticultural efforts. The breeding work conducted by SPK Terroir in collaboration with the Magarach Institute has successfully adapted this challenging cultivar to local climatic conditions, preserving its core value: the ability to accumulate high sugar levels while maintaining a sophisticated structure of tannins and acidity.

Agronomy and Maintenance

The primary characteristic of Nebbiolo is its late ripening period. In central and southern regions, this is a critical factor requiring precise agricultural management:

• Vegetation Control: The moderate growth vigor of the vine simplifies canopy management, but due to its tendency to overcrop, strict cluster thinning is required.
• Plant Protection: This is a high-maintenance variety. Special attention must be paid to fungal disease prevention during rainy periods, as the late harvest makes the crop susceptible to autumn moisture.
• Pollination: The bisexual flower ensures stable pollination, allowing for reliable yield forecasting without the need for growth stimulants.

Winemaking Potential

As a technical variety, Nebbiolo is grown exclusively for high-quality wine production. With proper management, the grapes consistently reach sugar levels above 20%, providing an excellent foundation for wines with significant aging potential. The medium cluster size (300–500 g) and berry weight (2–5 g) are ideal for processing; however, hand-harvesting is recommended to preserve the integrity of the skins, which are rich in phenolic compounds.

By choosing saplings from SPK Terroir, you are investing in planting material optimized for the domestic climate—a vital factor for varieties with extended vegetation cycles.