Roesler
| Roesler | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Austria |
| Breeder | Dr. Gertraud Mayer |
| VIVC number | 15438 |
Roesler is a red Austrian wine grape developed in 1970 by Dr. Gertraud Mayer at , Austria. It is the result of a crossing Zweigelt x (Seyve-Villard 18-402 x Blaufränkisch) and is named after the former director of Austria's oldest viticultural college, Leonard Roesler. The variety is deep in color and with abundant extract. It is frost resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -25ºC (-13ºF). It is also resistant to mildew.[1]
References[]
- ^ Moser, Peter The Ultimate Austrian Wine Guide Falstaff Productions Ltd. (Falstaff Verlags GmbH) 2008 ISBN 978-3-902660-00-8
External links[]
- Grape varieties in Austria: Roesler Wines from Austria
- Höhere Bundeslehranstalt und das Bundesamt für Wein- und Obstbau in Klosterneuburg
- Vitis International Variety Catalogue
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