Phoenix (grape)
| Phoenix | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 | |
| Species | Vitis vinifera but with some influence of other species in its pedigree |
| Also called | See list |
| Origin | Germany |
| VIVC number | 9224 |
Phoenix is a white
Villard Blanc.[1]
It is grown in small quantities in regions such as Belgium and the UK. At the Royal Horticultural Society's Wisley Garden, Phoenix is used together with the Orion grape to produce a dry white wine.[2]
In Germany in 2008, there were 48 hectares (120 acres) of Phoenix, of which 21 hectares (52 acres) were in Rheinhessen, 14 hectares (35 acres) in Nahe and 9 hectares (22 acres) in the Palatinate.[3]
Synonyms
Phoenix is also known under its breeding code Geilweilerhof GA-49-22 or Gf. GA-49-22.[1]
References
- ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Phoenix Archived 2012-04-30 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on December 28, 2009
- ^ "Visit RHS Wisley - English Vineyard". Wine Cellar Door. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- Statistisches Bundesamt. 2008. Archived from the originalon 2011-08-12.
