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Orion

The white grape variety (also Geilweilerhof GA-58-30) is a new breed between Optima x Seyve-Villard 12-375 (Villard Blanc). The name is derived from the hunter in Greek mythology who was slain by the goddess Artemis with arrows and placed as a constellation in the sky. It contains genes from Vitis berlandieri, Vitis rupestris, and Vitis vinifera. The crossing of the hybrid took place in 1964 in Germany by Dr. Gerhardt Alleweldt (1927-2005) at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding (Siebeldingen, Pfalz); the variety protection was granted in 1994. The medium ripening vine is resistant to frost, both powdery mildew types, and Botrytis (PIWI variety). It produces greenish-yellow, fruity, and extract-rich wines with muscat flavor. The variety is cultivated in Germany, England, Denmark, and Switzerland. However, in 2016, no stocks were reported (Kym Anderson). Images: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)

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