Cantaro

There are two different grape varieties with this name:

Germany - Riesling x unknown variety

The white grape variety is a new variety between Riesling x unknown variety according to DNA analyses published in 2012. The parenthood stated in the breeding list(Rieslaner x Grüner Silvaner) x Müller-Thurgau turned out to be wrong. Synonyms are Gloriosa and Würzburg B 55-8-53. The cross was made in 1955 by Dr. Hans Breider (1908-2000) at the State Institute for Viticulture in Würzburg. Plant variety protection was granted in 1980 and no stocks were recorded in 2016 (statistics Kym Anderson).

Cantaro - Weintraube und Blatt

Spain - Pedro Ximénez x Palomino

The white grape variety is a new breed between Pedro Ximénez x Palomino; the name refers to the Spanish wine jug Cántara. The crossing was made in Spain, where it is also exclusively cultivated. The new variety Pajolera was created with the same parents. In 2016 no stocks were recorded (Kym Anderson).

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Cantaro

Germany - Riesling x unknown variety

Spain - Pedro Ximénez x Palomino

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