The white grape variety (also Hybernal, GM 322-58) is a new breed between (Seibel 7053 = Chancellor x Riesling) x (Seibel 7053 x Riesling). It contains genes from Vitis labrusca, Vitis lincecumii, Vitis rupestris, and Vitis vinifera. The crossing of the hybrids took place in 1944 by Heinrich Birk Heinrich (1898-1973) in Geisenheim in the Rheingau. The varietal protection was granted in 1977. The late ripening grape varieties, Frost vine is resistance to both Mildew and Botrytis and is considered a PIWI variety. It produces fresh, fruity white wines that can have a subtle Foxton. The variety is cultivated in Germany (3 ha), Moldova (19 ha), Czech Republic (407 ha), and in Canada (1 ha).
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