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Merzling is a white grape variety used for wine.Wein-Plus: Merzling
accessed on March 6, 2013
Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Merzling
, accessed on March 25, 2009
It was bred in 1960 by Johannes Zimmermann at the viticultural institute in Freiburg, Germany by crossing Seyve-Villard 5276 with the cross
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. The variety was initially known under its breeding code FR 993-60, and was later named after Merzhausen, a location on the southern edge of Freiburg where some of the vineyards of the institute are located. It received varietal protection in 1993.


Properties

Merzling ripens early, give high yields and shows good resistance against fungal diseases and spring frosts. Its wines are similar to those of
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Offspring

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Synonyms

The only synonyms of Merzling are FR 993-60 or Freiburg 993-60.


References

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