Vitis vinifera Rose Chasselas - Grape vine

The 'Rose Chasselas' Vine is a variety of white table grape, an ancient Italian grape variety, with strong vigour and high fertility. The large clusters are elongated and somewhat loose. The berries are round, with thin but resistant skin, turning from green to intense pink when ripe. The flesh is juicy, crisp, very sweet and aromatic. Harvest takes place at full ripeness, from mid-August to September depending on the region. The grapes can be stored until Christmas.

The wine grape vine (Vitis vinifera) grew wild more than 5000 years ago. Its introduction to France for cultivation was done by the Romans. Numerous hybrids have been created to vary colours, flavours, and uses. The 'Rose Chasselas' Vine is a very ancient variety believed to be of Italian origin.

A vigorous climbing shrub, the 'Rose Chasselas' Vine can reach up to 5m (16ft). Its final shape will depend on the pruning practised. The vine can cling to its support (trellis, espalier) thanks to its tendrils and loves sunny situations. It has a semi-erect to horizontal habit. It is recommended to train it on a trellis or pergola, as it will provide delightful shade and allow light to pass through in winter. This table grape can also be planted along the edge of a vegetable garden or orchard. It is indifferent to soil types, not demanding, but it still prefers clay-limestone soils. It will require careful pruning. Its finely cut foliage is a deep green in summer, with the edges of its leaves turning red in autumn. Its flowering in clusters occurs in May, offering tiny white-pink flowers. Its large elongated clusters of grapes are somewhat loose. The berries are round, with thin but resistant skin, turning from green to intense pink when ripe. The flesh is juicy, crisp, very sweet and aromatic. They ripen from mid-August and can be stored until Christmas.

The grapes can be consumed as fresh table fruit, but also used for making jam, jelly, fruit juice, pastries, and of course, wine after vinification.