Österreichisch-Weiß
| Österreichisch-Weiß | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Oesterreichisch Weiss, grape variety along with its leaf | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Ausztriai (in Hungary), Ausztriai Feher, Blanke, Kahlenberger Weiße, Weiße |
| Origin | Austria? |
| VIVC number | 16840 |
Österreichisch-Weiß (literally, Austrian white) is a grape variety for white wine. It is now very rarely cultivated, but is noted for being one of the parents of Silvaner, the other parent being Traminer.[1] Österreichisch-Weiß itself is the offspring of Weißer Heunisch (Gouais blanc) as father with an unknown mother variety.[2]
In older times, Österreichisch-Weiß (up to 90%) blended with Traminer contributed to giving "Grinzinger" (wine from Grinzing in Vienna) a good reputation.[1]
It is often confused with Brauner Veltliner. The name Österreicher has previously also been used as a synonym for Brauner Veltliner and Silvaner.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Wein-Plus Glossar: Österreichisch-Weiß, accessed on January 22, 2013
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Oesterreichisch Weiss, accessed on April 18, 2008
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