Cabernet Carol

Origin:

This is a red fungus resistant cross made by the Weinbauinstitut Freiburg.

Cross: Cabernet Sauvignon X (Merzling X (Saperavi severnyi X Muskat Ottonel))

Synonyms:

FR 428-82 r

Requirements to the vineyard site:

You need good Pinot noir sites to grow this variety. Ripening is about 8-10 days after Pinot noir.

Spread:

Not that much, because it is still a new variety.

Special:

A resistant, red new variety with a taste reminding to Cabernet Sauvignon. Slightliy susceptible to Botrytis.