Cabernet Mitos

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Cabernet Mitos
Cabernet Mitos
Cabernet Mitos grapes
Species: Vitis vinifera
Also called: Weinsberg 70-77-4 F
Origin: Weinsberg, Palatinate, Germany

Cabernet Mitos is a dark-skinned variety of grape used for red wine. It was created at a grape breeding institute in Weinsberg in the Württemberg wine region, Germany in 1970 by crossing Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Sauvignon (clone Levadoux).[1][2] "Mitos" is the German word for mitosis, a stage in the cell cycle. Cabernet Mitos received varietal protection and was released for general cultivation on January 24, 2001.[1] The vines of Cabernet Mitos show good winter hardiness.

In 2006, there were 317 hectares (780 acres) of Cabernet Mitos in Germany, with an increasing trend.[3]

Cabernet Mitos wines are full bodied and rich in tannin, and are well suited for oak barrel aging.[1] The wines show similarities in aromas to Cabernet Sauvignon.[4]

It is known under the synonyms (breeding codes) We 70-77-4 F and Weinsberg 70-77-4 F.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Wein-Plus Glossar: Cabernet Mitos, accessed on April 25, 2008
  2. ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Cabernet Mitos, accessed on April 25, 2008
  3. ^ German Wine Institute: German Wine Statistics 2007-2008
  4. ^ Vines.org: Cabernet Mitos, accessed on April 25, 2008
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