Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute

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The Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute was founded in 1872. In 1876 Professor Müller-Thurgau joined the institution, where he developed his name-sake variety. The Müller-Thurgau became the most planted grape vine in Germany. Professor Helmut Becker worked at the institute from 1964 until his death in 1989. ^[1].

Contents 1 Academic Grade 2 Breeds 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Academic Grade

The Geisenheim University of Applied Sciences is the only German institution to award the highest academic degree that exists in winemaking.

To call oneself a Geisenheimer is almost equal to receiving a knighthood. ^[2].

[edit] Breeds

• White: Müller-Thurgau, Arnsburger, Ehrenfelser, Saphira, Reichensteiner, Ehrenbreitsteiner, Prinzipal, Dakapo, Osteiner, Witberger, Schönburger, Primera, Rabaner, Hibernal
• Red: Rotberger
• Improvements: Rondo, Orleans, Dunkelfelder,

[edit] See also

• Wine
• German wine
• Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding

[edit] References

1. ^ Robinson, Jancis (Ed.) The Oxford Companion to Wine. Oxford: Oxford University Press, second edition, 1999.
2. ^ Trademark

Coordinates: 49°59′03″N, 7°57′41″E