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Merzling Grape (Vitis) 
Merzling grapes Species Interspecific crossing Also called FR 993-60 Origin Freiburg, Germany Notable regions Germany Merzling is a white grape variety used for wine.[1] [2] It was bred in 1960 by Johannes Zimmermann at the viticultural institute in Freiburg, Germany by crossing Seyve-Villard 5276 with the cross Riesling x Pinot Gris.
The variety was initially known under its breeding code FR 993-60, and was later named after Merzhausen, a location on the southern edge of Freiburg where some of the vineyards of the institute are located. It received varietal protection in 1993.
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Properties
Merzling ripens early, give high yields and shows good resistance against fungal diseases and spring frosts. Its wines are similar to those of Müller-Thurgau.[1]
Synonyms
The only synonyms of Merzling are FR 993-60 or Freiburg 993-60.[2]
Offspring
Due to its resistance against fungal diseases, Merzling and Merzling offspring has been used as a crossing partner for many other new crossings, including Baron, Bronner, Cabernet Cantor, Cabernet Carol, Cabernet Cortis, Helios, Monarch, Prior and Solaris.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Wein-Plus: Merzling, accessed on March 25, 2009 (German)
- ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Merzling, accessed on March 25, 2009
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