An excellent-flavored, late ripening apricot. Origin: University of Bologna and Milan, Italy, by D. Bassi. Goldrich × Pelese di Giovanniello; crossed 1988; tested as BO 88617102; introd. 2008. Tree: vigorous; semi-upright; easy to prune; productive; fruits on spurs and 1-year-old shoots; mid-late bloom; self-incompatible; preliminary research indicates Portici as being a functional pollinizer. Fruit: oblong-round; symmetrical; medium, 65–70 g; orange skin without significant blush, no sour taste; orange flesh, very firm, melting, freestone; excellent flavor; very sweet, balanced acidity; aromatic; ripens early July about 3–5 d after Portici.
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