Color of berry skin Blanc Breeder H. Birk Origin Germany, Geisenheim Wine color White wine | Species Vitis vinifera Year of crossing 1939 Sweetness of resulting wine Dry Higher classification Common Grape Vine | |
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Original pedigree Müller-Thurgau × (Madeleine Angevine × Weißer Calabreser) Breeding institute Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim, Fachgebiet Rebenzüchtung und Rebenveredlung Notable regions England, Germany, New Zealand Scientific name Vitis vinifera 'Reichensteiner' Similar Common Grape Vine, Gamaret, Schönburger, Garanoir, Huxelrebe | ||
Reichensteiner is a white wine grape that is mainly grown in Germany (106 hectares (260 acres) ), England (85.38 hectares (211.0 acres) ), and New Zealand (72 hectares (180 acres) ). It is a cross between Müller-Thurgau and Madeleine Angevine x Calabreser Froehlich, and was first bred in Germany during 1939.
In England, it is the 5th most grown variety after Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Bacchus, and Seyval blanc (2010 fig.).
It is quite high in sugars, so is suited to cooler climates, and is suitable for making both sparkling and still wines, but often needs blending with other varieties as it does not add much flavor.
It has been used to breed Garanoir (Gamay noir x Reichensteiner) and Ehrenbreitsteiner.
References
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