Neron

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Neron is a red wine variety bred at the beginning of the 20th century in the Oberlin Institute in Colmar , Alsace by the French breeder Eugène Kuhlmann (1858–1932) . It is a cross between (Vitis riparia x Vitis rupestris) x Knipperlé. Neron ripens early, with high resistance to powdery mildew as well as to Botrytis cinerea . This means that plant protection products can largely be dispensed with. This variety is therefore especially suitable for cooler areas. Depending on how it is matured , the result is a strong wine that is remotely reminiscent of a Pinot Noir, but has an unpleasant Fox tone . The wine is therefore only used in blends with other grape varieties. However, since the berries are small and have a sweet taste, the grape variety is occasionally used as a table grape.

Since it is a hybrid vine , cultivation was banned in the EU in the 1950s and may only be cultivated in experimental cultivation. The Triomphe d'Alsace grape variety is the result of the same crossing and is therefore related.

Synonym: Kuhlmann 296-1

Parentage : MGt 101-14 (= Vitis riparia x Vitis rupestris ) x Knipperlé

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