Schönburger

Infobox grape variety
name = Schönburger


caption =
species = "Vitis Vinifera"
also_called = Schoenburger
origin = Germany
hazards =
regions = Germany, UK and USA
notable_wines = Varietal wine

Schönburger, also spelled Schoenburger, or Schonburger is a variety of grape, formally designated Geisenheim 15-114, a crossing developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany, and released in 1979, of Pinot Noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg). [http://www.wineloverspage.com/wineguest/wgg.html#schone Winegrape Glossary ] ]

It is grown now in Germany, as well as in England where it is gaining popularity in the early 2000's and is "authorized". [http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art19970.asp English Wines - English Culture ] ] It can also be found in British Columbia Canada [http://www.grapegrowers.bc.ca/winecrop.shtml :. British Columbia Grapegrowers Association .: ] ] , and in western Washington state [http://pswg.org/grapes.htm Wine Grapes ] ] , western Oregon state [http://www.northwest-wine.com/sineann.html Sineann Winery ] ] , USA. You'll note what these areas have in common is a cool climate, often maritime influenced.

This is a reliable early-ripening grape,http://www.mtvernon.wsu.edu/frt_hort/winegrapes04.htm] though is susceptible to powdery mildew. [http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/cropprot/grapeipm/mildew.htm Grape Powdery Mildew ] ]

The wine produced is typically a soft while full and fruity white.

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