Grapevine 'Ampelisimo Black'
Vitis vinifera L. ‘Mavro’
Mavro Ampelisimo is the most widely planted black variety in Cyprus and, with Xynisteri, the backbone of Commandaria. Blue-black seeded berries, dual purpose: they work equally well on the table and in the tank. Vigorous, very productive and drought-tolerant — one of those vines that stands where others will not. Ripening is late. Its own productivity is the trap: left loaded it drops in quality, so table fruit needs thinning. VIVC records it as Mauro, no. 27628 — the name “Mavro Ampellisimo” comes from a Cypriot synonym source and does not appear there verbatim.
The variety: Mavro
The traditional black grape of Cyprus · Black Ampelisimo
About the variety
Mavro is the most widely grown native variety of Cyprus. It gives juicy, sweet grapes with a distinctive flavour, for eating fresh, wine, Commandaria and traditional sweets such as palouzes and soutzoukos.
In your garden
Allow room for its vigorous growth and keep the canopy open and well aired. It is traditionally trained as a goblet. A sensible crop load and balanced watering improve quality and limit overly tight clusters.
Indicative for lowland Cyprus. Berry size, sweetness and ripening time depend on site, climate, crop load and care.
Attributes
Data: Missouri Botanical Garden
Care guide
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Sources
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Vitis vinifera L. ‘Mavro’
- Facts Missouri Botanical Garden
- VIVC Vitis International Variety Catalogue — Mavro (VIVC 27628)