Grape Variety: Pinotage

Variety Name	Pinotage
TTB Approved Name(s)	Pinotage
Countries of Origin	South Africa
Species	Vitis vinifera
Breeder	A.I. Perold
Institution	Stellenbosch University
Year Released	1925
Pedigree	Cinsaut x Pinot noir
References	Show 3 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 4.91 List of approved prime names. Link
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine

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	Pinotage [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	New Zealand
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1974 from New Zealand (USDA-ARS Plant Identification number 391459). The original material successfully completed testing and was planted in the foundation vineyard in 1976. Pinotage 01 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 in order to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed that testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Pinotage 01.1.