Chambourcin Grape Vine
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Chambourcin is a French-American hybrid grape variety used for making wine. It is a late-ripening grape that produces a deep-colored and aromatic wine. Chambourcin can be made into a dry style or one with a moderate residual sugar level. It is a teinturier, a grape whose juice is pink or red rather than clear like most red vitis vinifera cultivars. The red juice fermented over the red skins can produce a very strongly flavored wine. Most red wines are served at cellar temperature (55-58 degrees F.) to bring out the flavor but some Chambourcin wines have such a strong flavor that it is recommended that they be served chilled.
Chambourcin grapes are grown in a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, France, and Italy. In the United States, Chambourcin is most commonly grown in the Midwestern states, such as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
Chambourcin grapes are a versatile grape that can be used to make a variety of wines. It is often used to make blends, as it can add color, flavor, and body to a wine. Chambourcin can also be used to make varietal wines, which are wines made from a single grape variety.
Chambourcin wines are typically characterized by their deep color, herbaceous aroma, and medium body. They can be dry or sweet, and they can be served young or aged.
Chambourcin grapes are a relatively easy grape to grow. They are resistant to a number of pests and diseases, and they are tolerant of a variety of growing conditions.
Here are some tips for growing Chambourcin grapes:
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Plant the vines in the spring or fall.
- Fertilize the vines in the spring and fall.
- Water the vines regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Prune the vines in the late winter or early spring.
Chambourcin grapes are a delicious and versatile grape that can be enjoyed by wine lovers of all levels. They are a great choice for home winemakers and commercial wineries alike.
Here are some additional details about Chambourcin grapes:
- Grape color: Blue to black
- Grape skin: Medium thickness
- Grape pulp: Medium thickness
- Grape flavor: Herbaceous, fruity, spicy
- Grape acidity: Medium
- Grape tannins: Medium
- Grape sugar: Medium
- Grape ripening period: Late
- Grape disease resistance: Good
- Grape pest resistance: Good
Chambourcin grapes are a great choice for winemakers who are looking for a grape that is both flavorful and versatile. They can be used to make a variety of wines, from dry to sweet, and they can be served young or aged.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-9
| Mature Height: | 10 to 12 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 10 to 12 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Vitis vinifera 'Chambourcin' |
