Swenson Red

Swenson Red is a red grape that was crossed by Elmer Swenson at the University of Minnesota in 1962 for the first time between the clones Minnesota 78 and Seibel 11803 and government accredited since 1978. It is valid as the first successful he Rebzüchtung.

Swenson described his grown berries as " large, round to slightly ovoid and dark ". If they " stay longer on the vine, its color changes to red and blue ." Although this is basically a red grape variety in the Swenson Red, it can, depending on the climatic conditions vary their color: At sites with cool nights its color is more bluish, under mild night temperatures but it can also form a greenish skin. Because of these differences in color both bright reds and rosés and white wines ( Blanc de Noirs ) can be produced from the vines. In taste they were loud Swenson " full, fruity, but not furry ' (non- labrusca ) ". In the flesh it 's " firm and meaty and good edible". They recalled European table grapes, which could reach a quite high sugar content. "

In maturity, the grapes are considered " medium early " and also the frost sensitivity is described as "medium".