ACALON (red) this is a crossing of Dornfelder and Lemberger developed at Weinsberg/Wurttemberg Research Station, Baden, Germany in November 1999. Has synonym name WE 71-816-102. Cross. Variety is early ripening and has good yield, producing red juice with deep colour and pleasant tannin content.
ALBALONGA: (white) Grape that is a cross between Riesling and a Sylvaner clone and created in Wurzburg . Limited growths in Rheinhessen region. Used to create good "Auslese" style white wines in better years, as it is susceptible to botrytis.
ANDRE (red) a small amount planted in the Saale Unstrut area, it is a crossing between St Laurent and the Blaufrankisch and originated in the Czech republic
AUXERROIS: (white) This is an Alsatian grape variety that is related to the pinot Blanc. It is grown in the Kraichgau region of Baden .
BACCHUS: (white) This is a cross between a Silvaner × Riesling hybrid with Müller-Thurgau. It is important in the Franconian district (12% of plantings) and on Lake of Constance . Bacchus musts have more sugar than those of Müller-Thurgau but lower acidity. The wines are fruity and have a distinct Muscat bouquet sometimes similar to Scheurebe. Dr Husfeld of Geilweilerhof created it in 1959. There are now 3,200 ha planted. Tends to be low in acidity and so is mainly vinified to be a sweet wine with Muscat-like or occasional delicate Sylvaner flavours because of its ability to reach "Auslese" style or even higher sugar levels in good years. Commonly blended with lesser grape wines in the Rheinhessen region of Germany to create "QBA" type village wines. Its popularity is only exceeded by the Kerner or Ehrenfelser varieties. Not to be confused with a currently rare early 19th century American hybrid that also bears the Bacchus name but is not related in any way to the above variety.
BLACK RIESLING: (red) Alias name for Pinot Meunier. (See below).
BLAUBURGUNDER: (red) This is a clone of Pinot Noir widely grown in Germany and Austria . Also known as Spatburgunder meaning late Burgundy .
BLAUFRANKISCH: (red) Once thought to be a Gamay type clone variety but now regarded as a separate variety grown in Austria and used to produce dry, fruity red wines. Has synonym name Gamé where grown in Bulgaria . The grape is also grown in Germany under the name Limberger. Also known as the Kékfrankos grape in Hungary and currently the main ingredient partly replacing Kadarka in the red wine blend once famous as "Egri Bikaver". According to a recent database search this variety has over 40 synonym names in countries spread over Eastern/Central Europe .
BLAU PORTUGIESER: (red) (a.k.a Portugieser, see below.)
BOUVIER: Native grape grown in Austria . Produces soft, fragrant white sweet wine called "Sturm" that is drunk very young in the manner of Beaujolais neuveau
CABERNET SAUVIGNON (red) small amounts of this grape are now grown in Germany but are mainly used in blends.
CABERNET CUBIN (red) this is a cross of Cabernet sauvignon and Cabernet Mitos from Weinsberg
CABERNET MITOS: (red) synonym name WE 70-77-4F. Reported as derived from a Cabernet Sauvignon x Lemberger cross by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Research Station, Baden , Germany , this Vitis.vinifera variety was released in November, 1999.
CABERNET CUBIN (red) synonym name WE 70-281-35. Developed and subsequently released in November 1999, this Vitis.vinifera cross is reported as derived from Cabernet Sauvignon x Lemberger parentage by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Research Station, Baden , Germany . Red wine is rich in fruit aromas and requiring oak cask aging/vinification.
CABERNET DORIO: (red) synonym name WE 71-817-89, developed and subsequently released in November, 1999 by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Research Station, Baden , Germany . Derived from a Cabernet Sauvignon x Dornfelder cross. Red wine with fruitiness with velvety, distinctive taste.
CABERNET DORSA: (red) Vitis.vinifera variety, having synonym name WE 71-817-92 reported as developed and subsequently released in November, 1999 by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Research Station, Baden, Germany as another Dornfelder x Cabernet Sauvignon cross.
CABERNET FRANC (red) very little grown in Germany
CABERNET MITOS (red) this is a cross of Lemberger and Cabernet sauvignon from Weinsberg
CHARDONNAY: (white) this grape variety has been allowed since the early 1990's. There are about 600 ha of this variety planted mostly in Baden , but Pinot Blanc has proved more popular.
CLEVENER (white) see Gewürztraminer
COURTILLER MUSQUE: (white) thought to be one of the parents of Gold Riesling
DECKROT: (red) Developed at the Freiburg Research Institute, Germany , this is a red-fleshed teinturier cultivars derived from a Pinot Gris and Teinturier cross.
DOMINA: (red) Variety developed by the Geilweilerhof Research Institute of Germany from a Portugieser x Spätburgunder cross. Has synonym name Geilweilerhof 4-25-7 . Grown in the Franken region. The wine is deep coloured, as the berries are small. It can achieve higher ripens levels than the Portugieser.
DORNFELDER (red) Recent vine cross (1956) gaining wide popularity in Germany . Mainly grown in the Rheinhessen and Pfalz regions, it is increasingly being planted and produces wines with aging potential. It is a crossing between Helfensteiner (Fr üburgunder X Trollinger) and Heroldrebe (Portugieser X Lemberger) it has large berries and there gives a large amount of juice. It gives a wine with deep colour, but low acidity, synonym name Weinsberg S 341.
DUNKELFELDER (red) Developed at the Freiburg Research Institute, Germany , this is a red-fleshed Teinturier cultivars derived from the Portugieser and Färbertraube varieties.
EHRENFELSER: (white) Grape resulting from the crossing in 1929 at Geisenheim of Riesling and a Sylvaner clone. Many consider it second only to the Kerner grape-cross as a frost-resistant Riesling type substitute for the better known Muller-Thurgau. Mild acid content discourages aging. Claimed to have excellent Riesling grape similarities in taste etc.
ELBLING: (white) Also known as the Weisser Silvaner. This white wine grape variety is of ancient origin (originally planted by the Romans in the 4 th century) it is mostly found in small pockets in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region mostly in the Saar, used to produce a traditional dry, sparkling Sekt. It is high yielding but has a neutral flavour. There are about 1000ha planted.
FABER: (white) Also known as the Faberrebe. It was first created by Georg Scheu at Alzey in 1929 It is a product of the crossing of the Weissburgunder and Muller-Thurgau to achieve frost resistance. It is a variety with high acid used for blending in the Rheinhessen region of Germany . There are about 1,500 ha in production.
FINDLING: (white) This is a mutation of the Muller Thurgau. There are less than 50 ha planted in the Mosel region
FORTA: (white) Derived from a Silvaner x Madeleine Angevine cross. Frost-hardy in a good site. Reported as having sugars and acidity higher than Müller-Thurgau. Used to make a varietal white wine claimed to have profile similarities to Pinot Gris
FREISAMER: (white) This crossing was created in 1916, developed at the Freiburg Institute, Germany . from the Silvaner and Pinot Gris. It is mostly planted in the Baden region.
FRÜHBURGUNDER: (red) This is an ancient version of the Pinot Noir it has small berries. It ripens earlier than the Pinot Noir hence its name. It came originally from the Ahr district but is now being grown in Sachsen and Franken. It likes slate soils.
GEWURZTRAMINER: (white) Or Spicy Traminer is a clone of the parent Traminer varietal. Widely grown, and one of the mainstay grapes for which the Alsace is famous, the popular Gewurztraminer produces white wines with a strong floral aroma and lychee nut like flavour. It is often regarded as somewhat similar in style to the Riesling when vinified as slightly sweet yet tart. Occasionally it is made into a "botrytized" late harvest dessert style wine. As far as ampelography (the description of vines) is concerned, Traminer and Gewürztraminer (Gewürztraminer) are one and the same variety. The distinct differences in maturity and bouquet are obviously based on slight variations within one variety In the Ortenau district, Traminer is also called Clevner.
GLORIA: (white) Wine/table grape derived from a Silvaner x Müller-Thurgau cross-developed at the Geilweilerhof Institute, Germany . Used to make a neutral, full-bodied white wine with faint aroma that will attain higher sugar and lower acidity than Silvaner.
GOLDRIESLING: (white) Ancient grape Variety producing mainly mediocre white wines. A cross between Riesling and Courtiller Musque. Mainly grown in small acreages to be found in Sachsen or Saale Unstrut.
GRAUER BURGUNDER: (white) Alternate name for the Pinot Gris grape in both Austria and Germany also called Ruländer, is a variety of the pinot family. One story is that Ruland, a merchant at Speyer , introduced it to Germany . It prefers warm regions and produces rich, full-bodied wines with bouquet, which resembles of honey. Grauburgunder presents itself with a deep golden hue in the glass. It is one of Baden 's specialities.
GRUENER VELTLINER: (white) White-wine grape used to create the famous fresh, fruity young wines of Austria . Can be described as milky it is also known as Veltliner. Best when consumed very young.
GUTEDEL: (white) The German synonym name for the French Chasselas grape when grown in the Baden region of Germany It was the Markgraf Karl Friedrich von Baden who introduced it in 1780 from the Lake Geneva area to the district Markgraeflerland where it still covers 50% of the vineyards .It is a true Baden specialty for which reason is also called Markgraefler. Gutedel makes a light, pleasant and agreeable wine, usually dry and taken with meals but also used as a sipping wine. Grown mainly now in Baden , Sachsen and Saale-Unstrut with about 1,200 ha grown.
HELFENSTEINER: (red) Vitis.vinifera cultivars developed and recently released by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Wine Research Station, Baden ( Germany ). Has synonym names Weinsberg S 532 and Blauer Weinsberger. Reported as a Fruhburgunder x Schiava Grossa cross.
HEROLDREBE: (red) Vitis.vinifera cultivars created and recently released by the Weinsberg/Württemberg Wine Research Station, Baden . Has synonym name Weinsberg S 130. It is derived from a Portugieser x Lemberger cross.
HUXELREBE: (white) Another crossing by Georg Scheu at Alzey in 1927. Variety made by crossing the Chasselas and the Muscat , which contributes its ubiquitous aroma to wines made from the grape. Grown mostly in the Rheinhessen region and used mainly for sweet white wines of no particular distinction that can qualify for "Auslese" Prädikat standards in better vintages.
KANZLER: (white) This is a grape variety resulting from a crossing of Muller Thurgau and Silvaner again in 1927 in Alzay. It is early ripening and needs a warm site. It can be found in the Rheinhessen and Rheinpfalz. Has synonym name Alzey S.3983. Possessed of moderate vigour, crop potential, despite wood hardening deficiencies. It can produce a white wine with a delicate bouquet, rich in extract and having a fruity flavour.
KERNER: (white) Grape developed from a cross in 1969 between the Riesling and Schiava Grossa grapes. The latter variety is known as the Trollinger in Germany where it is mostly grown. Used to produce a Riesling-like white wine said to often reach "Auslese" Prädikat quality this is the most successful new variety of the Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein und Obstbau at Weinsberg. It originated as a cross between Trollinger and Riesling. Kerner thrives well in vineyards of average quality and is planted as a supplement to Muller-Thurgau. Because it buds late it has good frost resistance. In the 19890s it was the fourth most widely planted grape variety in Germany , there are now about 6,500ha under vine.
KLEVNER: (white) (a.k.a Clevner). Alternative name in the Alsace region of France for the Savagnin Blanc variety.
KLINGELBERGER: (white) another name for the Riesling in the Ortenau region of Baden .
JOHANNISBERG RIESLING: (white) (aka Riesling in Germany and Rheinriesling in Austria ). A white-wine variety widely grown along the Rhine River and tributaries - (e.g.: Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Mosel , Nahe regions etc.) - in Germany and also in other temperate regions of Europe . It is also grown in N. America , where it can produce a flowery, fruity dry wine with high acid and low alcohol not unlike the German "Kabinett" version or a semi-dry style with some residual sugar similar to the German "Spätlese" version. If infected with appropriate amounts of "botrytis", it can make outstanding late-harvest wines - (e.g.: comparable to the German "Auslese" series).
LEMBERGER (red) this is the same grape variety as the Blaufrankisch in Austria and the Kekfrankos in Hungary . It is late ripening and can produce wines that are full fruity and complex
LIMBERGER: (red) (see Blaufrankisch above). this is the same grape variety as the Blaufrankisch in Austria and the Kekfrankos in Hungary . It is late ripening and can produce wines that are full and fruity. Also known as the Blauer Limberger or Lemberger. Wines made from this grape reportedly have low levels of histamines. It is the normally higher amounts of this compound found in many other red wines that can cause allergy headaches in some people.
MARIENSTEINER: (white) This is a crossing between Silvaner and Riesling and is a Vinifera variety developed at the Wurtzberg Institute, Germany in 1971, can give quite high must weights but too much acidity in poor years
MADELEINE ANGEVINE: (white) Also known as Madeline Angevine. Cool region table grape cross-used for Riesling-type white table wine production in the United Kingdom and Germany. It is a cross between Madeleine Royale and Précoce de Malingre. Susceptible to bunch-rots.
MERLOT (red) only small amounts planted in Germany
MORIO-MUSKAT: (white) Developed by Peter Mario at the Geilweilerhof Institute, Germany around 1961 this is a crossing of Silvaner and Riesling. It is not a Muscat but does have the grapey bouquet of a Muscat. There are about 1000ha in production.
MOSLER: (white) Austrian growers name for the Hungarian Furmint grape.
MÜLLEREBE: (white) Translates as "Millers Grape". Alias name for the Pinot Meunier grape of France.
MÜLLER-THURGAU: (white) Early ripening cross officially developed from Sylvaner and Riesling, but some authorities now contend was actually from two clonal varieties of Riesling. (But some authorities now contend, based on DNA analysis, that it is a Chasselas, not Sylvaner, cross with Riesling) It produces a flowery, yet acidic white wine that bears a modest resemblance to the parent Riesling grapevine. Widely planted in Europe, New Zealand and some parts of England where it is known as Rivaner. The famous plant physiologist Dr. Mueller from Thurgau in Switzerland (in 1882 when he was working at Geisenheim)
MUSKATELLER: (white) This is a very old variety with high demands on the climate and the vineyard and found only in a few isolated places in the Kaiserstuhl district the wine is a rarity with a well-balanced bouquet and a pronounced character with sufficient acidity. This grape is also known as Muscat a petit grains or gelber muskateller.
NEUBURGER: white) Minor grape of unknown origin thought by some to be a cross between Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc. Suitable for growing in a wide range of soils including heavy or chalky areas but prefers granite content. Shows a tendency towards Coulure, i.e. poor fruit set with immature berries falling off after veraison (blossoming). Widely grown in sections of the Burgenland and Wachau regions, and other areas, of Austria producing soft, full-bodied wines with nutlike aroma. Also commonly used in white wine blends such as are found in Gumpoldkirchen.
NOBLESSA: (white) A crossing of Madeline angevine and Silvaner 1n 1975. There are only about 170 ha planted mostly in Baden. Has moderate cold hardiness and is resistant to many diseases. Early September ripening. Claimed to produce good quality white wine.
NOBLING: (white) This is a new variety of the Staatliches Weinbauinstitut at Freiburg in 1939.It derives from a cross between Silvaner and Gutedel, grows in the Markgräflerland, as a supplement to Gutedel has become a well-established member of the varietal spectrum. Nobling is late ripening and makes fruity and complex wines with a delicate and fragrant bouquet combined with a sprightly acidity and the grape variety attracts edelfaule easily.
OPTIMA: (white) Recent (1970) crossing of Riesling and Sylvaner grape with the Muller-Thurgau. Widely grown in the Rheinhessen and the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region of Germany and used for blending purposes in the white wines of the region. It can easily reach high sugar levels, there are about 200 ha planted
ORTEGA: (white) Grape cross between Muller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe varieties. Developed in W ü rzbrg in 1948. Used for white wine blending in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. Produces flavourful wines that have earned the Prädikat rating in good vintages. Ripens early-mid September. Cold-hardy and has good resemblance to the Riesling grape with which it is often blended in order to enhance flavour in poor vintages.1000 ha planted in Rheinhessen the Mosel and Franken regions.
ORANIENSTEINER: (white) This grape is a white-wine producing variety released by the Geisenheim Research Institute in 1985 and is the result of a Riesling x Silvaner (Gruen) crossing. Has the synonym names Geisenheim 11-34 and Hochkroner).
PERLE: (white) A crossing from Alzey between The Gew ü rtstaminer and the M ü ller- Thurgau, which makes the wine quite aromatic. The grapes are light pink in colour. There are only about 100 ha planted.
PALAS (red) this is a cross of Trollinger and Rubin from Weinsberg
PHEONIX
PINOT BLANC: (white) This grape variety is planted in the Baden and the Rheinpfalz it is the same variety as grown in Alsace and is known here as the Weissburgunder or Weisser Burgunder. There are 2,600 ha planted and it produces a wine with lively fruit that goes well with many dishes.
PORTUGIESER (red) also known as the Blauer Portugieser. Originally from Austria this grape produces light red wines low in acidity.
PINOT GRIS: (white) Grown in the south of Germany in the area aroundBaden, which is just over the border to Alsace. This wine may be deep coloured as the grape skins have a red rust tinge. There are 2,800 ha under vine. The variety is also known as Grauer Burgunder and also Rulander, it is often vinified in small oak barrels
PINOT MEUNIER: (red) Where grown in Germany it has the alias name Müllerebe. A mutation of this latter variety, known as the Samtrot, notable for characteristics closer to Pinot Noir clones, is also cultivated in certain N. American vineyards and Germany.
REGNER (red) Produced in Alzey in 1929 it is a cross between Luglienca Blanca and Gamay
REGENT (red) This grape is a cross between (Silvaner and Muller Thurgau) x Chambourcin originating from Siebeldingen it can give wines of quality and deep colour.
REICHENSTEINER: (white) created at Geisenheim in 1939 but not in general usage until 1978 it is a cross between Müller-Thurgau and (Madeline angevine X early Calabrese) it is similar to M ü ller-Thurgau but is less resistance to rot. There are about 250 ha planted.
RIESLANDER: (white) This is a Silvaner X Riesling cross from W ürzburg in1921 it is very useful for producing the noble sweet wines of ba and TBA Has two synonym names - Mainriesling and Wuerzburg.
RIVANER (white) see Muller Thurgau.
RULANDER: (white) The German name for the Pinot Gris, it is also called Weisser Burgunder. It is said that it is called Rulander when the resulting wine is sweet and Weisser Burgunder when the wine is dry.
RIESLING: (white) (aka Riesling in Germany and Rheinriesling in Austria). A white-wine variety widely grown along the Rhine river and tributaries - (e.g.: Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Mosel, Nahe regions etc.) Where it can produce a flowery, fruity dry wine with high acid and low alcohol the "Kabinett” or a semi-dry style with some residual sugar the "Spätlese”. If infected with appropriate amounts of "botrytis", it can make outstanding late-harvest wines Riesling enjoys a worldwide reputation as the king of white wines. In the Ortenau district of Baden it is called Klingelberger. It is the latest ripening of all variety grape varieties. Therefore, it can only be grown in the very best vineyards. Baden Riesling expresses a very typical regional character; it is racy, with fruity acid and has a highly refined nose.22, 000 ha are planted making it the most widely planted Grape in Germany. There are many clones of the Riesling and some have been very high yielding, but now lower copping higher quality vines are being planted. The Riesling is one of the best white grape varieties in the world if not the very best.
ROTBERGER (red) A cross between Trollinger and Riesling from Geisenheim. Often used for rose and sparkling wine. Has synonym name Geisenheim 3-37
ROTGIPFLER: (white) Austrian white-wine grape blended with Spätrot grape wine to give a superior zesty, intensely fruity wine
SAMROT (red) a mutation of the Schwarz Riesling (pinot meunier)
SCHEUREBE: (white) Grape variety developed from a cross between Sylvaner and Riesling. Extensively planted in the Rheinhessen, Rheinpfalz and Franconia regions of Germany. Used to produce full-bodied, aromatic white wines that can reach "Auslese" Prädikat standard in the better vintages. This is a new variety bred at the Landesanstalt fuer Rebenzuechtung at Alzey in 1916 by Georg Scheu. It carries the name of the former director who led this breeding station for many years. Scheurebe is a very valuable variety that can only be recommended for the best Locations .The variety is particularly well suited to the production of excellent quality wines with attributes.The wines express a refined bouquet similar to currants with a Riesling-like acid. The wines have a full body and a pronounced character. There are about 3,000 ha planted. It has synonym name Alzey S. 88. In Austria it is known as Samling 88. It has good resistance to frost (to -5 deg. F. approx. -20 C.) and usually ripens in mid-late season (mid-September to October). Extensively planted in the Rheinhessen, Rheinpfalz and Franconia regions of Germany. Currently. Tolerant to lime soils and has good resistance to Chlorosis. If fruit is unable to mature, the wine quality will be of poor quality with an aroma described as similar to "cat urine". Normally produces full-bodied, aromatic white wines with good acid content that can reach "Auslese" Prädikat standard in the better vintage years and has long life in the bottle; i.e. a 55 year-old experimental version from 1945 was recently (2000 AD) discovered and recorked
SCHIAVA GROSSA: (red) Known as Trollinger in south Germany. A variant found in the Trentino-Aldo region of Italy is known as Schiava Gentile.
SCHÖNBURGER: (white) Has synonym names of Rosa Muskat and Geisenheim 15-114 A pink coloured crossing of Pinot Noir X (Chasselas rose X Muscat of Hamburg). Created in Geisenheim in 1979 there are about 60 ha planted.
SCHWARZRIESLING (red) another name for the Pinot Meunier. Used to produce schillerwein and also known as Mullerrebe
SIEGERREBE: (white) Grape derived from cross between Gewurztraminer and the Madeline angevine. Grown in limited amounts in Germany and used as small percentage amounts in blends, can achieve high ripeness levels. Originally created at Alzey the grape can reach high ripeness levels
SPÄTBURGUNDER This is the most demanding black grape variety in Germany. Red wines from Pinot Noir can be called the aristocrats of red wines. They have a full flavour they are smooth, have much body, and are high in alcohol and are of a ruby red colour typical for Pinot Noir .A specialty of Baden is Weissherbst made from Pinot Noir grapes, which are fermented without the skins just like white wines. The colour is reddish gold or pale red. Rose wines from pinot noir in Baden have a pleasing warmth, rich body with a delicate fruity and elegant Pinot Noir character.A third variant is made from a blend of Pinot Noir and (called Grauburgunder or Ruländer) grapes.It is called Badisch Rotgold (Baden Ruby Gold). A wine with the typical traits of the pinot family. Pinot Gris dominates the nose; the taste combines the full flavour and fragrance of the Pinot Gris and the elegant character of Pinot Noir to yield a special type of pinot wine
SPÄTROT: (red) Has many synonym names including Zierfandler in Austria, Cirfandli in Hungary and Zirifahnler. White-wine producing variety widely grown in Austria and often blended with Rotgipfler grape wine to make the popular "Gumpoldskirchen" village wines. Reported to have minimal tolerance of drought conditions.
ST LAURENT (red) thick-skinned grape variety originating in Austria.
SYLVANER: (aka Silvaner). (White) Widely grown in the Alsace region of France, Germany and Central Europe. Suited to temperate zones, the vine is high yielding and the grape produces an "easy" white wine with lightly spicy, floral flavours and mild intensity. It has also been crossed with the latter grape to yield the Muller-Thurgau hybrid grape and another hybrid version called Scheurebe as well as several other crossings of a similar nature. Up to a few years ago, Silvaner was the dominant grape variety in Germany. Nowadays it is only grown in the most favourable locations especially in the Kaiserstuhl district. The wines have a fine fruit, are light in acid and have a delicate bouquet. There are about 6,500 ha grown. The grape variety probably came from Austria and is also known in Germany as the Oesterreicher.
TROLLINGER: (red) German name for the Schiava red wine grape originating in the Tyrol region of Italy. It occupies 2.5% of German vineyards
TRAMINER: (white) Still grown in France, where it is better known as Savagnin Blanc, and in California but almost everywhere else has been largely replaced by its much more intense and aromatic offspring Gewürztraminer clonal variety. The subject name is still used in Australia as an alias name for Gewürztraminer and, confusingly, is also known there under the synonym name Savagnin Rose.
WEISSBURGUNDER: (white) (see Pinot Blanc above) Weissburgunder or Weisser Burgunder (Pinot Blanc) is a close relative of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Pinot Blanc is also called the Riesling of the pinot family. The grapes can only be distinguished when they start to colour.
WEISSER SILVANER: (white) (See Elbling above).
WELSCHRIESLING: (white) (See also Italian Riesling above). Austrian name for the grape of ancient, but unknown, origins. May have Eurasian antecedents. Has no relationship to the German Riesling grape, which is called the Riesling Renano in Italy. Used for producing acidic dry and sweet white wines in Austria that have the label name "Riesling" which usually refers to this varietal, not the true German Johannisberg Riesling that is known by the name Rheinriesling. Widely grown in many countries of Eastern Europe.
W Ü RZER: (white) Created in 1932 by Georg Scheu it is a crossing between Gew ü rtstraminer and M ü ller Thurgau. Only 100 ha planted. When the grapes are fully ripened they can have an aroma similar to the Gew ü rtstraminer
ZIERFANDLER: (red) Also known as the Spatrot grape.
ZWEIGELT (red) a crossing of St Laurent and Blaufrankisch created in Austria by Dr Zweigelt in 1922.
Huxelrebe and gold Riesling muskateler is it Muscat a petit grain
ACALON (red) this is a crossing of Dornfelder and Lemberger developed at Weinsberg/Wurttemberg 
Research Station, Baden, Germany in November 1999. Has synonym name WE 71-816-102. Cross. Variety is early ripening and has good yield, producing red juice with deep colour and pleasant tannin content.
the Kraichgau region of Baden . 
important in the Franconian district (12% of plantings) and on Lake of Constance . Bacchus musts have more sugar than those of Müller-Thurgau but lower acidity. The wines are fruity and have a distinct Muscat bouquet sometimes similar to Scheurebe. Dr Husfeld of Geilweilerhof created it in 1959. There are now 3,200 ha planted. Tends to be low in acidity and so is mainly vinified to be a sweet wine with Muscat-like or occasional delicate Sylvaner flavours because of its ability to reach "Auslese" style or even higher sugar levels in good years. Commonly blended with lesser grape wines in the Rheinhessen region of Germany to create "QBA" type village wines. Its popularity is only exceeded by the Kerner or Ehrenfelser varieties. Not to be confused with a currently rare early 19th century American hybrid that also bears the Bacchus name but is not related in any way to the above variety. 
known as Spatburgunder meaning late Burgundy . 
separate variety grown in Austria and used to produce dry, fruity red wines. Has synonym name Gamé where grown in Bulgaria . The grape is also grown in Germany under the name Limberger. Also known as the Kékfrankos grape in Hungary and currently the main ingredient partly replacing Kadarka in the red wine blend once famous as "Egri Bikaver". According to a recent database search this variety has over 40 synonym names in countries spread over Eastern/Central Europe . 
mainly used in blends. 
600 ha of this variety planted mostly in Baden , but Pinot Blanc has proved more popular. 
the Rheinhessen and Pfalz regions, it is increasingly being planted and produces wines with aging potential. It is a crossing between Helfensteiner (Fr üburgunder X Trollinger) and Heroldrebe (Portugieser X Lemberger) it has large berries and there gives a large amount of juice. It gives a wine with deep colour, but low acidity, synonym name Weinsberg S 341. 
Sylvaner clone. Many consider it second only to the Kerner grape-cross as a frost-resistant Riesling type substitute for the better known Muller-Thurgau. Mild acid content discourages aging. Claimed to have excellent Riesling grape similarities in taste etc. 
variety is of ancient origin (originally planted by the Romans in the 4 th century) it is mostly found in small pockets in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region mostly in the Saar, used to produce a traditional dry, sparkling Sekt. It is high yielding but has a neutral flavour. There are about 1000ha planted. 
grown, and one of the mainstay grapes for which the Alsace is famous, the popular Gewurztraminer produces white wines with a strong floral aroma and lychee nut like flavour. It is often regarded as somewhat similar in style to the Riesling when vinified as slightly sweet yet tart. Occasionally it is made into a "botrytized" late harvest dessert style wine. As far as ampelography (the description of vines) is concerned, Traminer and Gewürztraminer (Gewürztraminer) are one and the same variety. The distinct differences in maturity and bouquet are obviously based on slight variations within one variety In the Ortenau district, Traminer is also called Clevner. 
also called Ruländer, is a variety of the pinot family. One story is that Ruland, a merchant at Speyer , introduced it to Germany . It prefers warm regions and produces rich, full-bodied wines with bouquet, which resembles of honey. Grauburgunder presents itself with a deep golden hue in the glass. It is one of Baden 's specialities. 
Variety made by crossing the Chasselas and the Muscat , which contributes its ubiquitous aroma to wines made from the grape. Grown mostly in the Rheinhessen region and used mainly for sweet white wines of no particular distinction that can qualify for "Auslese" Prädikat standards in better vintages. 
A white-wine variety widely grown along the Rhine River and tributaries - (e.g.: Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Mosel , Nahe regions etc.) - in Germany and also in other temperate regions of Europe . It is also grown in N. America , where it can produce a flowery, fruity dry wine with high acid and low alcohol not unlike the German "Kabinett" version or a semi-dry style with some residual sugar similar to the German "Spätlese" version. If infected with appropriate amounts of "botrytis", it can make outstanding late-harvest wines - (e.g.: comparable to the German "Auslese" series). 
developed at the Wurtzberg Institute, Germany in 1971, can give quite high must weights but too much acidity in poor years 
Germany around 1961 this is a crossing of Silvaner and Riesling. It is not a Muscat but does have the grapey bouquet of a Muscat. There are about 1000ha in production. 
and Riesling, but some authorities now contend was actually from two clonal varieties of Riesling. (But some authorities now contend, based on DNA analysis, that it is a Chasselas, not Sylvaner, cross with Riesling) It produces a flowery, yet acidic white wine that bears a modest resemblance to the parent Riesling grapevine. Widely planted in Europe, New Zealand and some parts of England where it is known as Rivaner. The famous plant physiologist Dr. Mueller from Thurgau in Switzerland (in 1882 when he was working at Geisenheim) 
Rheinpfalz it is the same variety as grown in Alsace and is known here as the Weissburgunder or Weisser Burgunder. There are 2,600 ha planted and it produces a wine with lively fruit that goes well with many dishes. 
produces light red wines low in acidity. 
A mutation of this latter variety, known as the Samtrot, notable for characteristics closer to Pinot Noir clones, is also cultivated in certain N. American vineyards and Germany. 
originating from Siebeldingen it can give wines of quality and deep colour. 
Pinot Noir can be called the aristocrats of red wines. They have a full flavour they are smooth, have much body, and are high in alcohol and are of a ruby red colour typical for Pinot Noir .A specialty of Baden is Weissherbst made from Pinot Noir grapes, which are fermented without the skins just like white wines. The colour is reddish gold or pale red. Rose wines from pinot noir in Baden have a pleasing warmth, rich body with a delicate fruity and elegant Pinot Noir character.A third variant is made from a blend of Pinot Noir and (called Grauburgunder or Ruländer) grapes.It is called Badisch Rotgold (Baden Ruby Gold). A wine with the typical traits of the pinot family. Pinot Gris dominates the nose; the taste combines the full flavour and fragrance of the Pinot Gris and the elegant character of Pinot Noir to yield a special type of pinot wine