The red grape variety is a new cross between Blauer Portugieser x Blauer Limberger (Blaufränkisch), which was confirmed by DNA analyses published in 2012. Synonyms are Heroldtraube, Weinsberg S 130 and WE S 130. The cross was made in 1929 by grower August Herold (1902-1973) at the Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt Weinsberg in Württemberg. Variety protection and entry in the variety register was granted in 1960. The variety was a crossing partner in the new varieties Dornfelder, Hegel and Piroso.
The late-maturing, high-yielding vine is resistant to downy mildew and botrytis. It produces fruity, light red wines with mild tannins, which are used for the production of rosé and white autumn wines.
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