The white grape variety is a new cross between Riesling x Csaba Gyöngye. Synonyms are Gyongrizling, Gyongyrizling, Perlriesling and Merengö 2. The cross was made in Eger in Hungary by the breeder József Csizmazia. The vine produces an acidic, aromatic white wine. It is mainly cultivated in the areas of Eger and Kunság. In 2020, 11 hectares of vines were reported in Hungary with a decreasing trend (Statistics Ministry of Agriculture Hungary).
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