Seibel grapes

Seibel grapes are a group of wine grape varieties which originated with the work of Albert Seibel crossing European grape with American grape species to increase disease resistance. They were planted widely in France during the 1950s but have seen decline in recent years because French wine law proscribes hybrid grapes in appellation wine. The grapes are still commonly used as blending grapes in table wine and mass commercial wines. New Zealand, England, and Canada also have plantings of Seibel grapes.[1]

List of some Seibel grapes and their common names

References

  1. J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines pg 207 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6

See also


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