Grape Variety: Tauberschwarz

Variety Name	Tauberschwarz
All Synonyms	Corthum, Corthumtraube, Suessrot
Countries of Origin	Germany
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 1 reference Hide references Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	Tauberschwarz is a relatively obscure variety that was rescued from extinction in the 1960’s and is now undergoing a renaissance in Germany. It is cultivated in the German growing regions of Baden and Württemberg with a total of 14 hectares as of 2007. Tauberschwarz is a red variety that produces fruity red, rose or white wines. The variety is interesting from a viticulture perspective as it is winter hardy and has late bud break.

Tauberschwarz Selections

	Tauberschwarz [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Staatliche Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau - Referat Rebenzüchtung, Weinsberg, Germany
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2012 from Dr. Bernd Hill at Staatliche Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau -Referat Rebenzüchtung in Weinsberg, Germany. The variety is reportedly interesting from a viticulture perspective as it is winter hardy and has late bud break. The original material successfully completed testing to qualify for the FPS Classic foundation vineyard in 2013. The selection also underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2013. That treated material successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015.