Cloeta

Cloeta

America x R.W. Munson, TVM 1901

Cloeta is a jet-black grape with great tolerance to heat and drought which ripens early, producing a wine with rich body, soft tannins, and an enjoyable aroma.

Vine Characteristics

Thin-skinned grapes.
Moderate-low vigor.
Vines are planted twice as close together as any other vine in the vineyard to increase yield potential.
Canopy can be rather prolific.
Large, shouldered clusters hang low, making it easy for the critters reach and harder for the field hand to harvest.
Requires special netting for protection against pests.
Time-consuming grape.

Winemaker’s Notes

Light in body and color with soft tannins and low acidity.
Low brix accumulation.
Typically requires chaptalization for an ideal alcohol content.
Ripe pomegranate aroma with some bell pepper pyrazine.
Tannin composition tested in 2017 revealed significant amounts of tannin in fruit equivalent to that of Cabernet Sauvignon.