ZONE: 7 - 9
LIGHT: Sun
SOIL: Well drained
HEIGHT: 8 – 12 ft.
SPREAD: 6- 12 ft.
FRUIT RIPENS: Mid July
DISEASE RESISANCE: to Pierce Disease and mildew; common in Humid Texas
WINE MAKING: It makes excellent premium white wines from Dry, Semi-Sweet, Blush, Port, to Champagne.
DESCRIPTION: Blanc du Bois is a hybrid white wine grape cultivar primarily grown in the Southeastern United States, specifically in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. It was developed by John A. Mortensen at the University of Florida and released in 1987. Its primary claim to fame is its high resistance to Pierce's disease, a major threat to grapevines in hot and humid climates where traditional European varieties often struggle to survive.
