Life Style / Wine Grapes / Rubiana: New grapevine released in 2003. Formerly briefly known as 'Abundance' and currently (7/2004) has name challenge again. Has synonym name GR 7 (ie. 'Geneva Red #7'). Derived from a Buffalo x Baco Noir cross created in 1947. Reported to be very vigorous and productive with good winter hardiness to -17 deg. F. Disease resistance is good against tomato and tobacco ringspot viral infection. Has some bunch rot susceptibility. Claimed to make good, dark-red wine with hybrid 'cherry-berry' flavor. Has moderate acidity and superior tannin structure to the Baco Noir or DeChaunac varieties. Recommended for use in cool climates as a light extract blending wine created by using hot pressing, short skin contact or some carbonic maceration. Also used for making Port-type wines.
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