Caladoc
Also known as: Kaladok
Described by INRA as 'Grenache without coulure' - primary breeding goal was coulure resistance. Mid-ripening. Used in Languedoc/Provence IGP and Cotes du Rhone since 2019. Also grown in Portugal (Lisboa region) and Argentina (Mendoza). Less
Across the consideration criteria
What it makes
Aromatic family
Tasting notes
Often blended with
How it grows
- Cold hardiness
- 0°F
- Ripening
- Late-season
- Vigor
- Moderate
- Disease tolerance
- High
- Drainage need
- Moderately Well
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Graft requirement
- Graft Required
- US availability
- Rare
Considerations
Primary buds start to die near 0°F. Cold-tender; wants a mild winter or protected site.
Needs roughly 3000 growing degree-days to ripen, a late-season variety (Winkler III). Wants a long, warm season; marginal in cool regions.
Foliar-disease pressure is moderate for this variety, a regular spray program in a humid climate. Regular cover sprays through the wet months.
Susceptible to Pierce's disease. Only a threat in the warm, humid South and parts of California; cold-winter regions cure it naturally.
Moderate vigor. Easier to balance; tolerates more fertile ground.
High heat tolerance. Holds up to a hot, sunny season.
Drought Adapted water demand. Does well on dry, well-drained ground without irrigation.
Prefers soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Outside the band, lime or sulfur brings it in range.
Phylloxera-susceptible: plant grafted onto resistant rootstock.
These are intrinsic to the grape. On a real property, Folia scores each against your site; here they're shown on their own.
Grows alike
similar to growMarselan
Same heat band (high) · Same Winkler band (III)
Teroldego
Same heat band (high) · Same Winkler band (III)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Same heat band (high) · Same Winkler band (III)
Peloursin
Same heat band (high) · Same Winkler band (III)
Cabernet Franc
Same heat band (high) · Same Winkler band (III)
Malbec
Same heat band (high) · Same Winkler band (III)
Climate-adapted alternatives
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Corot Noir
Better powdery mildew + black rot resistance (3 pathogen-steps improved) · Tolerates 16°F more winter cold
Norton
Better powdery mildew + black rot resistance (3 pathogen-steps improved) · Tolerates 15°F more winter cold
Noiret
Better powdery mildew + black rot resistance (3 pathogen-steps improved) · Tolerates 15°F more winter cold
Regent
Better downy mildew + powdery mildew resistance (3 pathogen-steps improved) · Tolerates 12°F more winter cold
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