Life Style / Wine Grapes / Müller-Thurgau: Early ripening cross once thought to have been developed from Sylvaner and Riesling but some authorities now contend, based on DNA analysis (2002), that there is a high degree of genetic similarity between the varieties Chasselas de Courtiller and Madeleine Royale although it has not yet been possible to prove them identical. Produces a flowery, yet acidic white wine that bears a modest resemblance to a Riesling grapewine. Widely planted in Europe, New Zealand and some parts of the cooler northern regions of N. America. Claimed by some to reach optimum condition in the Alpine regional wines of Italy. Known as Rivaner in parts of Europe. Known to be one of the parent varieties from which the Bacchus grape was derived. A mutated version having considerable popularity is known as the Findling in the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland and the Mosel/Saar/Ruwer region of Germany.
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