Sauvignon Kretos
Also known as: UD 76-026
PIWI white, Rpv 12 downy. Powdery is rated only 'fairly good' by the breeder, weaker than the Ren 3 members of this family. Holds acid through hot dry summers; reduced botrytis and acid rot. Very vigorous.
Across the consideration criteria
What it makes
Aromatic family
Tasting notes
How it grows
- Cold hardiness
- Hardy to about -8°F
- Ripening
- Early-season
- Vigor
- Very High
- Disease tolerance
- Very high, on 3 of 6 pathogens rated
- Drainage need
- Well
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- Graft requirement
- Graft Required
- US availability
- Limited
Considerations
Primary buds start to die near -8°F. Cold-tender; wants a mild winter or protected site.
Needs roughly 2450 growing degree-days to ripen, an early-season variety (Winkler I-II). A mid-length season carries it most years.
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.
Very High vigor. Wants leaner ground and active canopy management, or fruit hides in shade.
Moderate heat tolerance. Comfortable across a moderate heat range.
Moderate water demand. Average moisture needs for a wine grape.
Prefers soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. 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 growSoreli
Same heat band (moderate) · Same Winkler band (I-II)
Fleurtai
Same heat band (moderate) · Same Winkler band (I-II)
Kersus
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Cabernet Blanc
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Pinot Iskra
Same Winkler band (I-II) · Both moderate diurnal dependence
Souvignier Gris
Same Winkler band (I-II) · Both moderate diurnal dependence
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Edelweiss
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