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Incrocio Terzi n.1

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The Incrocio Terzi n.1 Wine Grape in Italy

Incrocio Terzi n.1 - The Grape and the Wines

The Incrocio Terzi N.1 grape variety is a cross between Barbera and Cabernet Franc, developed by the winemaker Riccardo Terzi in the Bergamo area. It is currently widespread in many areas of the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. The National Wine Grape Variety Register lists Incrocio Terzi N.1 in these two provinces and in the province of Sondrio as authorized. It is a black grape variety with good and regular productivity; the traditional training method is pergola, and it has no particular cultivation needs, although it is susceptible to humidity. The bunch of Incrocio Terzi N.1 is medium-sized, compact, pyramidal in shape, with one or two wings. The berry is medium-sized, round, with a moderately thick, pruinose, blue-black skin.

Generally, Incrocio Terzi N.1 is vinified in blends with other grape varieties, but some winemakers have started to produce it as a single varietal. The wine from Incrocio Terzi N.1 has a ruby red color with fruity, vinous aromas. On the palate, it is warm, dry, slightly tannic, full-bodied, suitable for aging, with a minimum alcohol content of 11.5%. This wine is well-suited for meals, pairing well with simple, lightly structured first courses, white and red meats, cold cuts, and medium-aged cheeses.

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Incrocio Terzi n.1 - General Info Table

Incrocio Terzi n.1 is one of the  Hybrid grapes and crosses with Black berry widespread mainly in Lombardy, officially listed in the “Catalogo nazionale varietà di vite” since 1970. Its surface under vines in Italy is 44 ha.
Berry colorBlack berry
Grape CategoryHybrid grapes and crosses
Main RegionLombardy
Surface under Vines in Italy44 ha
Parent GrapesBarbera, Cabernet Franc
Year of listing1970

Incrocio Terzi n.1 - Ampelographic Data

Each grape variety is characterized by Ampelographic Descriptors that define the appearance of its main elements. The ampelographic features of the Incrocio Terzi n.1 grape variety are:
Leaf Features
The leaf of the Incrocio Terzi n.1 grape variety is medium-sized, pentagonal, with five lobes.
Bunch Features
The bunch of the Incrocio Terzi n.1 grape variety is dense, medium-sized, pyramidal, 1-2 wings.
Berry Features
The berries of the Incrocio Terzi n.1 grape variety are medium-sized, of egg-d , spheroidal shape and with Buccia pruinosa and black-bluish colored skin.

Incrocio Terzi n.1 - Wine Features

The Varietal Wine obtained from each and every Grape Variety, features precisely defined organoleptic characteristics. Referred to Incrocio Terzi n.1 grapes, they are as follows:
Varietal Wine's features
The wine obtained from Incrocio Terzi n.1 grapes is ruby red. On the palate the wine is dry, warm, tannic.

Incrocio Terzi n.1 - Agricultural & Productive Features

Each and every grape variety features very specific agricultural and productive characteristics, such as productivity, yield, ripening time, the ideal type of climate or pruning system, sensitivity to adversities, varying degrees of disease resistance and many others. For the Incrocio Terzi n.1 grape variety, the main characteristics are:
Preferred pruninglong pruning
Productivityfair, normal
Training systemPergola, Tipi di allevamento tradizionali

Incrocio Terzi n.1 - Appellations of Origin

The Quattrocalici Grape Varieties Database collects data on all grape varieties that are explicitly mentioned in at least one Italian PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) or PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) denomination. The Incrocio Terzi n.1 grape variety is mentioned in the regulations of the following denominations:
DenominationTypeRegion
Cellatica DOCDOCLombardy
Ronchi di Brescia IGTIGTLombardy
Terre del Colleoni o Colleoni DOCDOCLombardy