The red grape variety (also GM 6494-5) is a new variety between Zarya Severa x St. Laurent. Synonyms are Ambros Rot, Geisenheim 6494-5 and GM 6494-5, which contain genes from Vitis amurensis and Vitis vinifera. Although it is a hybrid from a botanical point of view, it is not recognised as such. Strictly speaking, these are prohibited within the EU for quality wines and country wines. A study was carried out on behalf of the European Commission in 2003 to establish criteria for the assessment of "hybrid or non-hybrid". The variety was categorised as a "non-hybrid" alongside a number of other new varieties with Amurensis genes carried out in Germany.
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