| Variety Name |
Delaware |
| TTB Approved Name(s) |
Delaware |
| All Synonyms |
Delavar, Delavar Greip, Delavar Rose, Delavar Rozovii, Delavar Rozovyi, Delavar Serii, Delavar Seryi, Delavara Alba, Delavara Roza, Delavare, Delawar, Delaware Piros, Feher Delaware, French Grape, Gray Delaware, Heath, Italian Wine Grape, Ladies Choice, Piros Delaware, Powell, Rose Colored Delaware, Ruff, Ruff Heath, Wine Grape |
| Countries of Origin |
United States |
| Species |
Hybrid
|
| Breeder |
Thompson, A.; Provost, P. |
| Institution |
Private breeder |
| Year Released |
1849 |
| Pedigree |
Labrusca x aestivalis x vinifera |
| References |
- 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.
- Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
|
| Berry Color |
Red or dark pink |
| Uses |
Table, Wine |
| Comments |
Delaware was first propagated in Delaware, Ohio, in the mid 19th century. The variety is reportedly an early ripener (mid September in New York) with slip and tender skin and sweet, juicy flesh. The aromatic pink grape is made into white wine, frequently in a sweet or semi-sweet style, spicy and fruity. The variety is grown mainly in the Mid West and eastern United States. |
