| Variety Name |
Rondo |
| All Synonyms |
Geisenheim 6494-5, GM 6494, GM 6494-5 |
| Countries of Origin |
Germany |
| Species |
Vitis vinifera
|
| Breeder |
Helmut Becker |
| Institution |
Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim Fachgebiet Rebenzuchtung und Rebenveredlung |
| Year Released |
1964 (year of cross) |
| Pedigree |
Zarya Severa (Sayanets Malengra x Amurensis) x Saint Laurent |
| 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.
- Moulton, G.A. and J. King. 2012. Growing Wine Grapes in Maritime Western Washington. Washington State University Extension, EB2001, Rev. 2012.
|
| Berry Color |
Black |
| Uses |
Table,Wine |
| Comments |
Rondo was bred using some Vitis amurensis genes reportedly to withstand cold winters. (reference 6) |
