- Cabernet Dorsa
Infobox grape variety
name = Cabernet Dorsa
caption = Cabernet Dorsa grapes growing in Württemberg
species = "Vitis vinifera "
also_called = We 71-817-92
origin =Weinsberg ,Palatinate ,Germany
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notable_wines =Cabernet Dorsa is a dark-skinned variety of
grape used for redwine . It was created at a grape breeding institute inWeinsberg in the Württemberg wine region ofGermany in 1971 by crossingDornfelder andCabernet Sauvignon . [http://www.wein-plus.de/glossar/index.html?Suchwort=Cabernet+Dorsa Wein-Plus Glossar: Cabernet Dorsa] , accessed on May 1, 2008] [http://www.vivc.bafz.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=20002 Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Cabernet Dorsa] , accessed on May 1, 2008] Cabernet Dorsa received varietal protection and was released for general cultivation in 2003. The vines of Cabernet Dorsa show good winter hardiness and the grapes reach higher must weights than Dornfelder orSpätburgunder under typical German growing conditions.In 2006, there were convert|214|ha|acre of Cabernet Dorsa 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] ] In 2000, before the variety's general release, there existed only convert|2.87|ha|acre of experimental plantations.
Cabernet Dorsa wines are deep in colour, rich in
tannin , have noticeable aromas ofcherry andbell peppers and are considered well suited for oak barrel aging.It is known under the synonyms (breeding codes) We 71-817-92 with We denoting Weinsberg.
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