Grape Variety: Cabernet Dorsa

Variety Name	Cabernet Dorsa
All Synonyms	WE 71-817-92
Countries of Origin	Germany
Species	Vitis vinifera
Institution	Referat Rebenzuchtund und Rebenveredlung
Year Released	1998 (Germany)
Pedigree	Blaufraenkisch x Dornfelder (confirmed by markers); Dornfelder x Cabernet Sauvignon (given by breeder)
References	Show 2 references Hide 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. Foundation Plant Services, FPS Grape Program Newsletter, November 2007. Accessible on-line at Link under Publications.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	This selection is a new red-wine cultivar sent by Dr. Bernd H.E. Hill from the National Institute for Education and Research (Staatliche Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt fur Wein- und Obstbau)in Weinsberg, Germany. In Germany the fruit ripens medium to late season. The grape clusters are loose and yields are medium high. The vines are medium high with upright growth and low to medium sucker growth.

Cabernet Dorsa Selections

	Cabernet Dorsa [01] (proprietary)
Registration Status	Provisional
Source	Dr. Bernd H.E. Hill, Staatliche Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt fur Wein-und Obstbau, National Institute for Education and Research, Weinsberg, Germany, in 2005
Proprietary	Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments	This proprietary selection came to the United States from Dr. Bernd H.E. Hill, Staatliche Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt fur Wein-und Obstbau, National Institute for Education and Research, Weinsberg, Germany, in 2005. This proprietary clone underwent further selection in the United States and is distributed by Sunridge Nurseries. Cabernet Dorsa 01 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard, where it was planted in 2013 as Cabernet Dorsa 01.1.