Traminette

Originally crossed by H.C. Barrett at the University of Illinois, then cultivated at Cornell University.

Vine Characteristics

• Medium winter hardy.

• Self-pollinating flowers.

• Harvest Late August to early September.

• Superior wine quality and good productivity.

• Partial resistance to several fungal diseases.

• Spur pruning.

• Clusters are shouldered, moderately loose, and medium sized.

• Two cluster per shoot.

• Generally has great vine structure.

Winemaker’s Notes

• Aromatic nose.

• A champion in the winery.

• Avoid Malo-lactic fermentation.

• Mouth feel is crisp with excellent acidity.

• A great dry wine that offers a bridge to sweeter wine drinkers.