- Cabernet Mitos
Infobox grape variety
name = Cabernet Mitos
caption = Cabernet Mitos grapes
species = "Vitis vinifera "
also_called = Weinsberg 70-77-4 F
origin =Weinsberg ,Palatinate ,Germany
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notable_wines =Cabernet Mitos is a dark-skinned variety of
grape used for redwine . It was created at a grape breeding institute inWeinsberg in the Württemberg wine region,Germany in 1970 by crossingBlaufränkisch andCabernet Sauvignon (clone Levadoux). [http://www.wein-plus.de/glossar/index.html?Suchwort=Cabernet+Mitos Wein-Plus Glossar: Cabernet Mitos] , accessed on April 25, 2008] [http://www.vivc.bafz.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=15499 Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Cabernet Mitos] , accessed on April 25, 2008] "Mitos" is the German word formitosis , a stage in thecell cycle . Cabernet Mitos received varietal protection and was released for general cultivation on January 24, 2001. The vines of Cabernet Mitos show good winter hardiness.In 2006, there were convert|317|ha of Cabernet Mitos in Germany, with an increasing trend. [http://www.deutscheweine.de/icc/Internet-DE/med/1a6/1a64f607-a3e5-5117-3d28-952196117f51,11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111.pdf German Wine Institute: German Wine Statistics 2007-2008] ]
Cabernet Mitos wines are full bodied and rich in
tannin , and are well suited for oak barrel aging. The wines show similarities in aromas to Cabernet Sauvignon. [ [http://www.vines.org/servlet/VinesRender?search=Cabernet+Mitos Vines.org: Cabernet Mitos] , accessed on April 25, 2008]It is known under the synonyms (breeding codes) We 70-77-4 F and Weinsberg 70-77-4 F.
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