Synonyms: Arbst blauer, Blauer Sylvaner, Burgunder, Vert dore, Grosse Burgunder, Gentil noir, Noir de Franconier, Noirien, Pinot negro negru, Pinot black, Petit noir, Plan dore, Plan fin, Pinot franc noir, Savagnin noir, Franc pinot, Formentin noir, etc.

Parent pairs: Traminer x clone or Pinot Meunier seedling

Purpose of the grade: technical

Maturation period: average (130-135 days)

Berry color: blue-purple or dark blue, with an abundant waxy coating

Berry shape: medium-sized black pinot berry, rounded or slightly oval

Berry weight: 1.5 g.

Seed availability: present Flower Type: Bisexual 

Cluster shape: the cluster is small and medium-sized, cylindrical, less often cylindrical-conical, sometimes with blades

Cluster structure: dense or very dense

Average weight of a bunch: 100 gr.

Pulp type: juicy, tender flesh with colorless juice

Berry skin: medium thickness

Berry flavor: varietal flavor

Crop transportability: high

Mildew resistance: average

Resistance to oidium: medium

Resistance to gray rot: high

Winter hardiness T °C: -19-22

Field of use: Winemakers use it to produce table wines of good quality or high-quality champagne wine materials

The mechanical composition of the bunch: 75% juice, 19% skin and dense parts of the pulp, 3% combs, 3% seeds.