DNA profiling

Identify unknown grape varieties with DNA profiling

Using 12 genetic DNA markers (microsatellites) I can identify your unknown vine by checking its profile against my extensive database composed of more than 2500 grape varieties from all over the world.

Using 50-60 genetic markers, I can discover unsuspected parentages and reconstruct unexpected genealogical trees.

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José Vouillamoz’s DNA discoveries on grape varieties

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo’s children: Bubbierasco, Freisa, Vespolina, Nebbiolo Rosé, Neretto di Bairo, Negrera, Rossola nera and Brugnola

Sangiovese

Sangiovese

A natural Ciliegiolo x Calabrese di Montenuovo crossing

Pinot

Pinot

Found to be a great grandparent of Syrah

Syrah

Syrah

Found to be a great grandchild of Pinot and a grandchild of Mondeuse Noire

Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau

A deliberate cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale, it is also a grandchild of Pinot, of Schiava Grossa’ and of Gouais Blanc

Viognier

Viognier

A half-sibling of Syrah

Mondeuse

Mondeuse

A grandparent of Syrah

Rouge du Pays (or Cornalin in Valais)

Cornalin

A natural Petit Rouge x Mayolet crossing that occurred in the Aosta Valley

Lafnetscha

Lafnetscha

A natural Humagne Blanc x Completer that occurred in the Haut-Valais

Rèze

Rèze

Natural parent of Grosse Arvine and Diolle in Valais (Switzerland), Cascarolo Bianco in Piedmont (Italy), Poulsard Noir in the Jura (France), Groppello di Revò and Nosiola in Trentino (Italy)

Ribolla Gialla

Ribolla Gialla

Closely related to Traminer and Gouais Blanc

Chasselas

Ribolla Gialla

A native of the Lake Geneva region, natural parent of Mornen Noir, Béclan and Dongine from France

All scientific publications by Dr José F. Vouillamoz