Heroldrebe is a red German wine grape variety produced by crossing Blauer Portugieser and Lemberger.[1] It was created by August Herold at the grape breeding institute in Weinsberg in the Württemberg region in 1929, and was named after him.
| Heroldrebe | |
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| Grape (Vitis) | |
Heroldrebe grapes
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| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Weinsberg S 130 |
| Origin | Germany |
| Original pedigree | Blauer Portugieser × Blaufränkisch |
| Breeder | August Herold |
| Breeding institute | Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau Weinsberg |
| Year of crossing | 1929 |
| VIVC number | 5365 |
One of Heroldrebe's drawbacks is its relatively late ripening; it is harvested at about the same time as Pinot noir. Heroldrebe was grown on a total of 155 hectares (380 acres) in Germany in 2008, with a decreasing trend. There were 99 hectares (240 acres) in Palatinate, 32 hectares (79 acres) in Rheinhessen, and 23 hectares (57 acres) in Württemberg.[2] In Palatinate it is typically used to produce light, almost pinkish, colored wines.[3]
The only synonyms of Heroldrebe is its breeding code We S 130 or Weinsberg S 130.[1]
Heroldrebe was later crossed with Helfensteiner by Herold to produce Dornfelder, which has become the most widely planted of the grape varieties created by Herold. Hegel is also Helfensteiner × Heroldrebe.[4]