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'''Orion''' is a white [[wine]] [[grape]] variety of [[German wine|German]] origin. It was created by Dr. Gerhardt Alleweldt (1927-2005) at the [[Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding]] in [[Siebeldingen]] in 1964, by crossing the ''[[Vitis vinifera]]'' variety [[Optima (grape)|Optima]] with the [[hybrid grape]] [[Villard Blanc]].<ref name="VIVC Orion">[http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=8802 Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Orion], accessed on May 16, 2008</ref><ref name="WP Orion">[http://www.wein-plus.eu/en/Orion_3.0.2115.html Wein-Plus Glossar: Orion], accessed on January 24, 2013</ref> Therefore, Orion is itself a hybrid grape (interspecific crossing) rather than a pure ''Vitis vinifera''. |
'''Orion''' is a white [[wine]] [[grape]] variety of [[German wine|German]] origin. It was created by Dr. Gerhardt Alleweldt (1927-2005) at the [[Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding]] in [[Siebeldingen]] in 1964, by crossing the ''[[Vitis vinifera]]'' variety [[Optima (grape)|Optima]] with the [[hybrid grape]] [[Villard Blanc]].<ref name="VIVC Orion">[http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=8802 Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Orion], accessed on May 16, 2008</ref><ref name="WP Orion">[http://www.wein-plus.eu/en/Orion_3.0.2115.html Wein-Plus Glossar: Orion], accessed on January 24, 2013</ref> Therefore, Orion is itself a hybrid grape (interspecific crossing) rather than a pure ''Vitis vinifera''. |
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Orion derives its name from the mythological hunter [[Orion (mythology)|Orion]], which gave the constellation [[Orion (constellation)|Orion]] its name.<ref name="WP Orion"/> |
Orion derives its name from the mythological hunter [[Orion (mythology)|Orion]], which gave the constellation [[Orion (constellation)|Orion]] its name.<ref name="WP Orion"/> The grape variety is also known under the synonyms Geilweilerhof GA-58-30 and Gf. GA-58-30.<ref name="VIVC Orion"/> |
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| ⚫ | Orion is grown in small quantities in the UK at the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]'s [[RHS Garden Wisley|Wisley Garden]], where it is used together with the [[Phoenix_(grape)|Phoenix hybrid grape]] to produce a dry white wine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visit RHS Wisley - English Vineyard |url=https://www.winecellardoor.co.uk/vineyard/rhs-wisley/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Wine Cellar Door |language=en}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 16 September 2024
| Orion | |
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| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Species | Hybrid grape |
| Also called | Geilweilerhof GA-58-30 |
| Origin | Germany |
| VIVC number | 8802 |
Orion is a white wine grape variety of German origin. It was created by Dr. Gerhardt Alleweldt (1927-2005) at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding in Siebeldingen in 1964, by crossing the Vitis vinifera variety Optima with the hybrid grape Villard Blanc.[1][2] Therefore, Orion is itself a hybrid grape (interspecific crossing) rather than a pure Vitis vinifera.
Orion derives its name from the mythological hunter Orion, which gave the constellation Orion its name.[2] The grape variety is also known under the synonyms Geilweilerhof GA-58-30 and Gf. GA-58-30.[1]
Orion is grown in small quantities in the UK at the Royal Horticultural Society's Wisley Garden, where it is used together with the Phoenix hybrid grape to produce a dry white wine.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Orion, accessed on May 16, 2008
- ^ a b Wein-Plus Glossar: Orion, accessed on January 24, 2013
- ^ "Visit RHS Wisley - English Vineyard". Wine Cellar Door. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
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