The white grape variety (breeding no. UD-55.098) is an interspecific new variety between Sauvignon Blanc x Bianca. It contains genes from Vitis amurensis, Vitis berlandieri, Vitis rupestris and Vitis vinifera. The hybrid was crossed in Italy in 2002 by grower Simone Diego Castellarin, Guido Cipriani and Gabriele Di Gasparo. The same parents also produced the Sauvignon Rytos variety.

The medium-ripening vine is resistant to downy mildew (high) and powdery mildew (moderate). It produces fresh, fruity white wines with aromas of gooseberries, citrus fruits and green apple.
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