Vitis vinifera Pizzutello Nero - Grape vine

The table grape vine ‘Pizzutello Nero’ produces somewhat sparse, cylindrical to pyramidal clusters with large, elongated, conical berries, with thick and dark purple powdery skin. The flesh is sweet, crunchy and juicy. It is an ideal variety for table consumption. Each cluster weighs on average 400 to 600 g. Harvest takes place between late September and early October, depending on the region. This productive and vigorous vine thrives in the sun in well-drained soil. Train it against a well exposed wall or let it run on a trellis or a pergola.

Like all grapevines, Vitis vinifera ‘Pizzutello Nero’ belongs to the Vitaceae family. The vine is a sarmentous and climbing bush that forms a trunk over time, often knotty and twisted. Its long stems, or canes, bear green, dissected and toothed leaves. They offer beautiful colours in autumn, ranging from yellow to orange. In spring (May-June), it bears insignificant, small green flowers in dense clusters.
This self-fertile Italian variety benefits from abundant and constant production.  It offers medium-sized, cylindrical to pyramidal, not very compact clusters. The berries are quite large, elongated and conical, dark violet red and covered with bloom. The flesh is crunchy, juicy and sweet. These pleasantly flavoured grapes are mostly used for fresh consumption, but they can also be used to make juices, jams or jellies. This selection has some sensitivity to powdery mildew and downy mildew.

Like all table grapevines, plant your ‘Pizzutello Nero’ vine in the sun, trained against an exposed wall, on a trellis or a pergola. Planting in a pot on a terrace is also possible. This decorative and delicious plant will find a place in all gardens. Associate the ‘Pizzutello Nero’ table grape vine with intensely dark red fruits with the ‘Palatina’ vine with golden berries to vary flavours and colours.