Acolon
| Acolon | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Germany |
| Original pedigree | Blaufränkisch × Dornfelder |
| Notable regions | Württemberg, Germany |
| Breeder | Bernd Hill |
| Breeding institute | Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau Referat Rebenzüchtung und Rebenveredlung |
| Year of crossing | 1971 |
| Formation of seeds | Complete |
| Sex of flowers | Hermaphrodite |
| VIVC number | 17123 |
Acolon is a
It was created in 1971 at the Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau in
tannins
, resembling Lemberger. Currently it is growing experimentally on 1.35 square kilometres. Since 1981 it has often been used as a partner in creating new genetically diverse varieties.
References
- ISBN 0-19-860990-6