Ortega

The white grape variety (breeding number Würzburg B 48-21-4) is a new cross between Müller-Thurgau x Siegerrebe, which was confirmed by DNA analyses published in 2012. The cross was made in 1948 by grower Dr Hans Breider (1908-2000) at the Bavarian State Institute in Würzburg. The grower named it after his favourite philosopher, the Spanish poet José Ortega y Gasset (1883-1955). Plant variety protection was granted in 1981. Incidentally, the three new varieties Muscabona, Tamara and Thekla also originated from the same parents.

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Characteristics

The early-maturing vine is sensitive to spring frosts, susceptible to botrytis (grey rot) and coulure, but resistant to both types of mildew. It produces floral, rather low-acid white wines with a peach flavour and ageing potential if matured appropriately. It is also used as table grape.

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