Juwel (grape)

Jewel
Grape (Vitis)

Jewel grapes
Color of berry skin Blanc
Species Vitis vinifera
Origin Germany
Notable regions Rheinhessen

Juwel is a white German wine grape variety that was produced in the mid-20th century as a crossing between Kerner and Silvaner. By the end of the 20th century, only around 30 hectares of the grapes were still in production, mostly found in the Rheinhessen.[1]

References

  1. J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes pg 89 Oxford University Press 1996 ISBN 0-19-860098-4


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