Arany Sárfehér

The white grape variety originates from Hungary. Synonyms are Dinka Fehér, Fehér Kadarka, Fehér Muskotály, Huszár Dinka, Huszár Szölö, Ijaki, Izsáki Fehér, Izsáki Sárfehér (second main name), Kadarka Fehér, Német Dinka, Német Szoeloe, Nyirok, Sárfehér, Sárfehér Szagos, Szagos, Ueveges, Vékonyhéjú, Vékonyhéjú Zoeldfehér and White Stonecutter. However, it must not be confused with the varieties Kövidinka, Sárfehér or Vékonyhéjú, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities. DNA analyses carried out in 2009 disproved that it was a colour mutation of the red variety Kadarka. The parentage is unknown. The variety was a crossing partner of the new variety Mátrai Muskotály.

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The very late-maturing variety is resistant to Botrytis, but sensitive to drought and frost. It produces white wines with high acidity and rather low alcohol content, which are mainly used as blends or for the production of sparkling wine. The variety was once widespread in Hungary and was exported to Germany as table grape in the first half of the 20th century; however, the stock subsequently declined sharply. Today, it is mainly cultivated in the Kunság area, as well as in smaller quantities in the Hajós-Baja area. In 2016, a total of 586 hectares of vineyards were reported in Hungary, with a strong downward trend (Kym Anderson statistics).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI)

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