The red grape variety (also FR 498-90 R) is an interspecific new breed between Solaris x Muscat Bleu. The crossing of the hybrids took place in 1991 at the State Wine Institute Freiburg (Germany) by Norbert Becker (1937-2012). With the same parents, the new breeds Galante and Garantos were also created. The early ripening grape is resistant to frost and both mildew types. It is used as a table grape. Due to its decorative leaves, it is also very well suited as a ornamental vine. No stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson).

Grape: Dr. Volker Jörger
Leaf: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)
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