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Rieslaner

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Rieslaner
Grape (Vitis)
Rieslaner
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledMainriesling, Würzburg N 1-11-17
OriginFranconia, Germany
VIVC number10073

Rieslaner is a breed cross of the Silvaner and Riesling grape that was first bred in Veitshöcheim, Franconia, Germany in 1921 by the grape breeder August Ziegler. It is a late ripening grape that is fairly high in acidity.[1] Today it is mostly grown in the Franconia (Franken) region and in the Palatinate (Pfalz) region where the grape is often affected by botrytis.[2] Rieslaner is bred to do well with botrytis, and it holds a lot of potential to form an acidic, fruity, and full yield when it is ripened.[2]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Oz Clarke The Encyclopedia of Grapes Websters International Publishers 2001, p. 189 ISBN 0-15-100714-4.
  2. ^ a b "Rieslaner". winegeeks.com. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
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