The white grape variety (breeding no. Geisenheim 8622-3) is a new cross between Merzling x Geisenheim 7743-12 (Riesling clone 239 GM x GM 6495-1). The cross was made in 1986 at the Institute for Grapevine Breeding in Geisenheim and was officially approved by the Federal Office of Plant Varieties in 2021. The late-maturing PIWIPIWI variety is resistant to powdery and downy mildew and also has a low susceptibility to botrytis. It yields neutral, finely fruity white wines similar in taste to Riesling. No stocks have been identified yet.
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