Monarch (grape variety)
Monarch is a fungus- resistant red wine variety bred in 1988 . It was crossed from the Solaris and Dornfelder varieties by Norbert Becker at the Freiburg State Wine Institute . He is officially marked with the breeding line number FR 487-88 r. Monarch owns plant variety protection , the entry in the variety list has been requested. In Switzerland , smaller stands are already growing on 1.4 hectares (status 2007, source: Office fédéral de l'agriculture OFAG). The name Monarch is intended to emphasize the “noble” character of the grape variety.
See also the articles Viticulture in Germany and Viticulture in Switzerland and the list of grape varieties .
Properties of the vine
The leaves are large, three-lobed and dark green. The grapes are slightly longitudinally pyramidal. Budding, flowering and the beginning of ripening occur roughly at the same time as the Pinot Noir . The frost resistance is considered good. The variety demands good locations with sufficient ripening time and is harvested early.
The wines are strong, rich in color and have strong tannins . The variety can be expanded very well as a single variety, but is also suitable for blending with fruity red wines.
Synonyms: Breeding number FR 487-88 r
Parentage: Solaris x Dornfelder
Individual evidence
- ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: The Wine Year 2008 (PDF) ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Editor Office fédéral de l'agriculture OFAG
Web links
Homepage of the State Viticulture Institute Freiburg
literature
- Walter Hillebrand, Heinz Lott and Franz Pfaff: Paperback of the grape varieties . 13th edition. Fachverlag Fraund, Mainz, 2003, ISBN 3-921156-53-X .