Which PIWI grape varieties are there and how does PIWI wine taste?

Haven't for a long time Insider tip in the wine world more, the PIWIs come out of their shadowy existence.

There are now a large number of new varieties that produce very different wines with their own character and aroma profiles. The journey of discovery is exciting and full of new taste experiences.

Here we collect information about the PIWI vines for you. The requirements are becoming more and more extensive, which is why the database is currently being realigned. Please be patient. You can of course already get a small overview.

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Felicia
Colour:White
Crossing:Sirius x Vidal blanc
Synonyms:Gf. 48-27-285
Origin:Julius Kühn Institute, Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof, Siebeldingen, Germany

Sensory description
Sensorially, FELICIA stands for a light, finely fruity wine type with a subtle acidity. The bouquet is characterized by fine, floral and fruity aromas such as green apple, apricot and banana, which in some years are combined with a subtle, pleasant nutmeg; the wine also has a harmonious acidity.

Variety characteristics
In the vineyards, FELICIA is quickly recognized by its strikingly shiny leaves. Typical of FELICIA are large and loose-berried grapes, which are also suitable for direct consumption, and with three to four grapes per shoot, the variety has a relatively high yield level. Due to the loose grape structure, it is quite insensitive to botrytis. However, due to their not quite upright growth, the manual work in the vineyard is a bit more complex. Due to the predominantly filigree wine style, the variety is ideal as a blending partner for delicious cuvées.

history
1984: crossing 1988ff: selection and testing in the breeding stages 2000: application for variety protection 2004: granting of variety protection 2015: application for variety list 2020: entry in variety list