Juhfark

The white grape variety originates from Hungary. The name is derived from the elongated grape shape (Juhfark = sheep's tail). There are around 80 synonyms. Some of these are Bacso, Balana, Balatoni Szoeloe, Boros, Budai Gohér, Coada Oilor, Dünnschalige, Durbants, Faller, Fehérfrankos, Fehérszölö, Fehér Kadarka, Fehérfrankos, Grünspät, Grünspan, Hosszunyelü, Jufarco, Juhfarku, Lämmerschwanz, Mohacsi, Mustafer, Ovis, Ovisse, Sarboros, Sárfehér, Saska, Schweifler, Silberweiß, Tarpai, Vekonyheju, Vilagos and Vinase. The parentage is still unclear because three DNA analyses have revealed three different DNA profiles. It should not be confused with the varieties Csomorika (Lamb's Tail), Hosszunyelü, Mustoasă de Măderat (Mustafer) or Sárfehér, despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities.

Juhfark - Weintraube und Blatt

The medium-ripening, high-yielding vine is susceptible to botrytis and downy mildew and sensitive to frost. It produces acidic, rustic white wines. The variety was widespread in Hungary and also in Burgenland (Austria) in the 19th century before the phylloxera catastrophe. Today, it is mainly cultivated in the Nagy-Somló area north of Lake Balaton and is often blended with the Furmint and Olaszrizling (Welschriesling) varieties. It was a parent of the new variety Korona (1). In 2016, 195 hectares of vineyards were designated in Hungary (Kym Anderson statistics).

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

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