The red grape variety originates from Alsace or Germany (which refers to the former affiliation of Alsace to Germany) and explains the many German names. The name is derived from the shape of the grapes with long, drooping bunches. Synonyms include Blaue Frankentraube, Blaue Hartwegstraube, Elsässer, Frankentraube, Grobrot, Grobschwarze, Hartwegstraube, Häusler,...
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Markus J. Eser
Weinakademiker und Herausgeber „Der Weinkalender“