Solaris: Difference between revisions
Created page with "'''Solaris''' is a white grape variety developed in Germany for cool-climate viticulture. It is known for its high resistance to fungal diseases and its ability to achieve high sugar levels even in regions with short growing seasons.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), "Solaris", vivc.de.</ref> The variety has gained particular prominence in northern European wine production, especially in countries such as Sweden and Denmark. == Backgr..." |
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
Solaris was created in 1975 at the [[State Viticultural Institute]] in Freiburg, Germany, by breeder Norbert Becker.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> It is a complex hybrid, developed from the cross Merzling × (Seyve-Villard 5276 × [[Riesling]]). The name "Solaris" is derived from the Latin word ''sol'', meaning "sun", reflecting its capacity to produce ripe fruit in cooler, less sunny climates.<ref>Schmid, ''Weinbau – Ein Leitfaden für die Praxis'', Ulmer Verlag, 2015, ISBN 978-3818608796.</ref> | Solaris was created in 1975 at the [[State Viticultural Institute]] in Freiburg, Germany, by breeder Norbert Becker.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> It is a complex hybrid, developed from the cross [[Merzling]] × (Seyve-Villard 5276 × [[Riesling]]). The name "Solaris" is derived from the Latin word ''sol'', meaning "sun", reflecting its capacity to produce ripe fruit in cooler, less sunny climates.<ref>Schmid, ''Weinbau – Ein Leitfaden für die Praxis'', Ulmer Verlag, 2015, ISBN 978-3818608796.</ref> | ||
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
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== Use in winemaking == | == Use in winemaking == | ||
Solaris is cultivated primarily in cool-climate wine regions, including Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> It is versatile in style, used for dry, off-dry, and dessert wines, as well as sparkling wines. Wines made from Solaris are typically aromatic, with flavours that can include tropical fruit, citrus, and sometimes muscat-like notes. In colder climates, it can produce wines with high acidity balanced by concentrated fruit character.<ref>Lars Torstenson & Lauri Pappinen, ''Odla och tillverka vin'', Optimal Förlag, 2002, ISBN 9789163606977.</ref> | Solaris is cultivated primarily in cool-climate wine regions, including Germany, [[Switzerland]], [[Poland]], Sweden, and Denmark.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> It is versatile in style, used for [[dry wine|dry]], [[off-dry wine|off-dry]], and [[dessert wine|dessert wines]], as well as [[sparkling wine|sparkling wines]]. Wines made from Solaris are typically aromatic, with flavours that can include tropical fruit, citrus, and sometimes muscat-like notes. In colder climates, it can produce wines with high acidity balanced by concentrated fruit character.<ref>Lars Torstenson & Lauri Pappinen, ''Odla och tillverka vin'', Optimal Förlag, 2002, ISBN 9789163606977.</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||