Life Style / Wine Grapes / Hárslevelü: Has many synonym names (see Geilweilerhof database in Foreword above). V.vinifera cultivar traditional to the Debr? region of Hungary. Ripens late, but before Furmint, on large clusters of fairly loose, pale yellow, thick skinned berries. Less prone to the rot diseases than the latter variety. Requires good moisture level soil since it is drought sensitive over a long growing season. Varietal white wine is reported to be aromatic with spicy flavors. Often used as the 2nd main grape, with Furmint, in that countries 'Tokaj' wine somewhat in the manner of the french Sauternes wines blend. Described as suitable for long term aging when blended.
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