Muscaris

The white grape variety (also FR 493-87) is a new variety between Solaris x Gelber Muskateller. It contains genes from Vitis amurensis, Vitis lincecumii, Vitis rupestris and Vitis vinifera. The hybrid was crossed in 1987 by Norbert Becker (1937-2012) at the Freiburg Viticultural Institute (Baden-Württemberg).

Muscaris - Traube und Blatt

Characteristics

The early-maturing, high-yielding and frost-hardy vine is resistant to both types of mildew (high) and botrytis and is therefore considered a PIWI variety. It produces acidic white wines with an intense muscat flavour.

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Characteristics

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