Hybrid

Intermediate Grapes & Varieties

Definição

A grape variety created by crossing different Vitis species.

Em Profundidade

Hybrids combine Vitis vinifera with American or Asian species for disease resistance and cold hardiness. French hybrids (Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc) and American hybrids (Marquette, La Crescent) enable winemaking in climates too harsh for vinifera. EU regulations traditionally prohibited hybrids in quality wine, but attitudes are shifting with climate change.

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Categoria
Grapes & Varieties
Dificuldade
Intermediate
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