Grape Variety: Alden

Variety Name	Alden
All Synonyms	New York 13035
Countries of Origin	USA
Species	Interspecific cross (includes V. labrusca and V. vinifera)
Breeder	Richard Wellington
Institution	Geneva, New York, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University
Year Released	1952
Pedigree	Ontario x Grosse Guillaume
References	Show 5 references Hide references USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network – (GRIN). [Online Database] National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Link 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. Hawkins, A. The Super Gigantic Y2k Winegrape Glossary Grapevine Breeding and Genetics Program. New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Geneva, New York. Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory. 2001. 3rd edition. Edited by Kent Whealy. Seed Saver’s Exchange, Inc.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Raisin,Table,Wine
Comments	This is among the largest of American cultivar grapes. It has comparatively low acid so it tastes sweet at lower sugars.