Solaris

The white grape variety is a complex new breeding between Merzling x GM 6493 (Zarya Severa x Muskat-Ottonel). Synonyms or the breeding numbers are Freiburg 240-75 and FR 240-75. It contains genes from Vitis amurensis, Vitis lincecumii, Vitis rupestris and Vitis vinifera. The hybrid was crossed in 1975 by Norbert Becker (1937-2012) at the State Viticultural Institute Freiburg (Baden-Württemberg). Plant variety protection was granted in 2001. The Solaris variety or its initial plant population was a crossing partner in the seven fungus-resistant PIWI new varieties Cabernet Cantor, Cabernet Carol, Cabernet Cortis, Galante, Monarch, Muscaris and Rosina (1).

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The early-maturing vine is generally well resistant to fungal diseases, but especially to downy mildew. It is therefore even recommended by the PIWI-International working group. The variety produces strong, acidic white wines with a pronounced fruitiness. It is particularly suitable for northern conditions. In Germany, it occupies 91 hectares of vineyards. In 2009, the Rheingau winery Balthasar Ress planted Solaris vines on the North Sea island of Sylt, which belongs to Schleswig-Holstein. There are also further stands in Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland (20 ha) and Norway (8 ha). In 2016, a total of 118 hectares of vines were designated (Kym Anderson statistics).

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