Grape Variety: Orion

Variety Name	Orion
All Synonyms	Geilweilerhof GA-58-30, GF.GA-58-30
Countries of Origin	Germany
Species	Complex hybrid
Breeder	Gerhard Alleweldt
Institution	Institut fur Rebenzuchtung Geilweilerhof
Year Released	Cross made in 1964
Pedigree	Optima x Villard blanc (Seyve-Villard 12-375)
References	Show 2 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.
Berry Color	White
Uses	Wine
Comments	Jancis Robinson describes this cultivar as a disease-resistant variety which produces crisp, aromatic white wine. (Oxford Companion to Wine, 3d ed.) This cultivar is classified as a vinifera in the UK because of its vinifera-like wines.

Orion Selections

	Orion [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University System
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2012 from Dr. Mark Black, Extension Plant Pathologist of the AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, Uvalde, Texas. The plant material for this selection originated from the vineyard of Friench and Martha Tarkington, Victoria, Texas. The original material successfully completed testing to qualify for the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2013. The original material also underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 2013. That treated material successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015.