Earliest ripening Pinot Noir type. Ripens in Western Washington and other cool summer climate regions. Pinot Noir Precoce Grape has not quite the same quality of a true Pinot Noir, but close! Grafted onto Couderc 3309, a rootstock that induces earlier ripening, greater winter hardiness, and phylloxera resistance.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Needs regular pruning to encourage fruit and control vine size. Dormant prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: 100 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistant to phylloxera.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 20’ x 10’
