The red grape variety is a new variety between Frankovka (Blaufränkisch) x Svatovavrinecke (St. Laurent). The name was derived from the parent varieties. The cross was made in 1973 in the Czech Republic by the private breeder Lubomír Glos. Fratava was a crossing partner of the new varieties Cerason, Kofranka, Marlen, Nativa and Laurot. The late-maturing vine is susceptible to both types of mildew, but is resistant to botrytis and frost. It produces deep red, aromatic, low-acid red wines with aromas of plums and red fruits reminiscent of St. Laurent. In 2022, 6 hectares were designated.
wein.plus is a handy, efficient guide to a quick overview of the colourful world of wines, winegrowers and grape varieties. In Wine lexicon, the most comprehensive of its kind in the world, you will find around 26,000 keywords on the subject of grape varieties, wineries, wine-growing regions and much more.
Roman Horvath MW
Domäne Wachau (Wachau)