Schönburger
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| Schönburger | |
|---|---|
| Species: | Vitis Vinifera |
| Also called: | Schoenburger |
| Origin: | Germany |
| Notable regions: | Germany, UK and USA |
| Notable wines: | Varietal wine |
Schönburger, also spelled Schoenburger, or Schonburger is a variety of grape, formally designated Geisenheim 15-114, a crossing developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany, and released in 1979, of Pinot Noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg).[1]
It is grown now in Germany, as well as in England where it is gaining popularity in the early 2000's and is "authorized".[2] It can also be found in British Columbia Canada [3], and in western Washington state[4], western Oregon state[5], USA. You'll note what these areas have in common is a cool climate, often maritime influenced.
This is a reliable early-ripening grape,[6] though is susceptible to powdery mildew.[7]
The wine produced is typically a soft while full and fruity white.
[edit] References
- ^ Winegrape Glossary
- ^ English Wines - English Culture
- ^ :. British Columbia Grapegrowers Association .:
- ^ Wine Grapes
- ^ Sineann Winery
- ^ http://www.mtvernon.wsu.edu/frt_hort/winegrapes04.htm
- ^ Grape Powdery Mildew
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