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Vitis vinifera L. Common grape vine · Fruit crops · bred by Dr. Johannes Zimmermann

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a hybrid obtained by crossing Seyve-Villard 5-276 (Seyval Blanc) and a pair of varieties Riesling × Pinot Gris. The vines are characterized by strong growth and upright shoot direction. Leaves are firm, bunches are large and cylindrical, berries are round, yellow-green in color with thick skin.

The variety belongs to the mid-late maturity group. It possesses increased frost resistance down to -23 °C, is resistant to powdery mildew (Oidium) and relatively resistant to downy mildew (Mildew), however, it is sensitive to gray mold (Botrytis). The variety is prone to overcropping, sensitive to drought, and is not recommended for planting on light sandy soils.

The grapes are used to create white wines with a neutral taste and floral-fruity aromas. It is often used in breeding as a partner for developing new disease-resistant varieties.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Dr. Johannes Zimmermann 4 Developed the variety
Applicant: Land Baden-Württemberg, vertreten durch Staatliches Weinbauinstitut 36 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Land Baden-Württemberg, vertreten durch Staatliches Weinbauinstitut 36 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Land Baden-Württemberg, vertreten durch Staatliches Weinbauinstitut 36 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

DE Germany Active

№ RBE 00096

Application

30 June 1986

Registration

19 May 1995

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
DE Germany	RBE 00096	30 June 1986	19 May 1995	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Germany № RBE 00096

Protection expired

Application filed 30 June 1986
Registered 16 February 1995
Entry closed 31 December 2025

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Breeder

Dr. Johannes Zimmermann

breeder code FR 993-60

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
First registration: 1995

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