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Vitis L. Grapevine · Fruit crops · bred by Peterson Kevin / Peterson Kyle

also searched as: франкониа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is of Austrian origin, with Gouais Blanc as one of its parents. Depending on the region, it is known by the names Blaufränkisch, Lemberger, Kékfrankos, and Frankovka. The variety possesses good winter hardiness and resistance to diseases.

Bunches are medium-sized, conical in shape, often with wings. Berries are round, medium-sized, dark blue in color, with thick skin and juicy pulp. Wines made from this grape are characterized by deep color, pronounced tannins, noticeable acidity, and notes of red berries, cherry, and spices.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder
Peterson Kevin / Peterson Kyle Developed the variety
Applicant
Peterson Kevin / Peterson Kyle Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Winehaven, Inc. 3 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
IT 1 315 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • QZ European Union Active

    № Franconia*IT 1

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 16350146
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  1. Application filed 4 October 2018
  2. Registered 12 November 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Nearby in the species list Forgiarin N., Forsellina N., Fortana N., Foustani, Fragment, Franc noir de Haute-Saône N, Franc Noirien, Franca N., Francavidda B., Francavilla, Franconia N., Franconia Nera, Francusa, Francusa 15 Od, Francusa 23 Cot, Frankenthal ISK, Frankinja, Frankovka, Frankovka modrá, Fraoula

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