Orange grape

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The orange grape is a white wine that was selected from wild varieties. The variety was selected around 1840 by Johann Philipp Bronner (who referred to it as Zaehringia nobilis ) from wild vines near the Rhine between Rastatt and Speyer .

The variety brings strong, bouquet-rich, low-acid wines that are reminiscent of orange blossoms. The variety is a parent of the new breed of the Goldburger . Although smaller stocks are known in Germany and Austria , it is not approved for the production of quality wines in either country.

See also the articles Viticulture in Germany and Viticulture in Austria as well as the list of grape varieties .

Synonyms: yellow orange grape, Narancsszölö, orange grape

Origin: wild grapevine

Ampelographic varietal characteristics

  • The shoot tip is open. It is densely hairy with a slightly reddish tinge on the edges. The young leaves are very hairy.
  • The medium-sized leaves are five-lobed and medium-thick. The stem bay is elliptical open. Only the bay ends overlap. The leaf margin is serrated irregularly. The upper side of the leaf (also called the leaf blade) is blistered and coarse.
  • The cylindrical grape is small to medium-sized, shouldered and loose berries. The round berries are medium-sized and yellowish white in color. The berries are juicy and have a slight aroma reminiscent of orange blossom; an aroma that is also passed on to the wine.

Ripeness: The orange grape ripens almost 5 - 6 days after the ' Gutedel '. It is therefore considered to ripen early. The variety bears well but is susceptible to raw rot . Your winter hardiness is good.

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