Cardinal (grape)
| Cardinal | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Cardinal grape cluster grown in Medjimurje County wine subregion, northern Croatia | |
| Color of berry skin | Rose |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Red cardinal |
| Origin | California |
| VIVC number | 2091 |
Cardinal is a table grape variety first produced in California in 1939.
The grape is a cross of the Königin der Weingärten and Ribier table grapes, according to latest research.[1] In the United States, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, France, Italy, Romania, Spain, and Portugal the grape is used as a typical table grape for eating and making raisins. In Thailand and Vietnam it is used widely in wine production.[2] It is the main parent of the Blanc du Bois subtropical wine grape.
References
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue http://www.vivc.de/index.php?r=passport%2Fview&id=2091
- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 139 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0-19-860990-6
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