Schönburger
| Schönburger | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Schönburger in Weinsberg | |
| Color of berry skin | Rose |
| 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 2000s 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. A common feature of these areas 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.
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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