Rotberger
Rotberger | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Geisenheim 3-37, Redberger |
Origin | Germany |
Original pedigree | Schiava Grossa × Riesling |
Notable regions | Baden, Württemberg, Ahr |
Breeder | Heinrich Birk |
Breeding institute | Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim, Fachgebiet Rebenzüchtung und Rebenveredlung |
Year of crossing | 1928 |
VIVC number | 10230 |
Rotberger is a wine grape variety. Its parentage is not known with certainty but it is thought to be from a cross of Trollinger and Riesling grapes.[1] Dr. Heinrich Birk (1898-1973) produced the cross at the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute in 1928. It is used to produce fruity, early maturing light red wines in cool-climate areas. It is often best drunk when young and can be used to produce a rosé or sparkling wine. It has no relationship with the Rotburger variety bearing a nearly similar name which is also known as Zweigelt.
Production of rotberger is quite small and primarily limited to Austria, Canada, Germany, and Liechtenstein.
References
- ^ "Rotberger". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Retrieved 2010-02-04.