Merzling
Variety of grape
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::summary Variety of grape ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Merzling |
| image | Merzling 04c 4.jpg |
| caption | Merzling grapes |
| species | Interspecific crossing |
| also_called | FR 993-60 |
| origin | Freiburg, Germany |
| regions | Germany |
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| name = Merzling | image = Merzling 04c 4.jpg | caption = Merzling grapes | species = Interspecific crossing | also_called = FR 993-60 | origin = Freiburg, Germany | hazards = | regions = Germany | notable_wines =
Merzling is a white grape variety used for wine. It was bred in 1960 by Johannes Zimmermann at the viticultural institute in Freiburg, Germany by crossing Seyve-Villard 5276 with the cross Riesling × Pinot gris.
The variety was initially known under its breeding code FR 993-60, and was later named after Merzhausen, a location on the southern edge of Freiburg where some of the vineyards of the institute are located. It received varietal protection in 1993.
Properties
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Cabernet_Cantor_from_Denmark.JPG" caption="A Danish wine made from the Cabernet Cantor grape, an offspring of Merzling."] ::
Merzling ripens early, gives high yields and shows good resistance against fungal diseases and spring frosts. Its wines are similar to those of Müller-Thurgau.
Offspring
Due to its resistance against fungal diseases, Merzling and Merzling offspring has been used as a crossing partner for many other new crossings, including Baron, Bronner, Cabernet Cantor, Cabernet Carol, Cabernet Cortis, Helios, Monarch, Prior and Solaris.
Synonyms
The only synonyms of Merzling are FR 993-60 or Freiburg 993-60.
References
References
- [http://www.wein-plus.eu/en/Merzling_3.0.1971.html Wein-Plus: Merzling], accessed on March 6, 2013
- link. (2012-04-22 , accessed on March 25, 2009)
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