Grapevines
U.K. Vineyards are now home to over sixty varieties of grapevines. From the Channel Islands to the Outer Hebrides, see who is growing which varieties
Acolon |
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Acolon is a German wine grape variety, a cross between Blauer Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) and Dornfelder. UK Area in production 2015 7.445 Hectares |
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Albalonga |
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Albalonga is a white German wine grape variety that is a crossing between Rieslaner and Müller-Thurgau. It is grown primarily in the Rheinhessen where, in favorable vintages, it can produce wines up to auslese-level sweetness. However, the variety is prone to various grape rots which can make viticulture difficult for the variety. UK Area in production 2015 0.09 Hectares |
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Albarino |
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Albariño is a variety of white wine grape grown in Galicia(northwest Spain), Monção and Melgaço (northwest Portugal), where it is used to make varietal white wines. Albariño is the Galicianname for the grape; in Portugal it is known as Alvarinho, and sometimes as Cainho Branco UK Area in production 2015 1.355 Hectares |
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Artaban |
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A crossing of Mtp 3082-1-42 and Regent, it makes light, fresh reds, with aromas characterised by fruit notes. Polygenic resistance to oidium and peronospora. UK Area in production 2015 |
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Auxerrois |
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Auxerrois blanc or Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy is a white wine grape that is important in Alsace, and is also grown in Germany and Luxembourg. It is a full sibling of Chardonnay that is often blended with the similar Pinot blanc. UK Area in production 2015 7.23 Hectares |
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