Funky Troll's Trollinger Grapes

This very old red variety probably originated in, and derives its name from, Tirol, where it is known as Schiava (Italy) and Vernatsch (Austria). A large yielder that ripens very late, it produces fragrant, fruity, light wines with a pronounced acidity. Once found throughout German wine country (primarily as a table grape), today it is planted almost exclusively in Württemberg, where it is the quaffing wine of choice

Trollinger (large Vernatsch)

Descent:

Urheimat of the Trollingers is South Tyrol. From this also the name is derived:
" Tirolinger ". Today almost exclusively in Wuerttemberg cultivated.

Vine:

Lightgreen leaves, very strong stature. Susceptibly to mushroom diseases and frost.
The grapes/clusters are very large with thick, fleshy berries. Also gladly as board
grape/cluster one eats.

A wine character:

A lighter, fruchtiger carousing wine, which varies in the colour between Lachs-und ruby-red.
Swabian national beverage.
Good Trollinger tastes " juicy " and is easily cooled drunk. Fits the Vesper, in addition,
outstanding Italian Pasta.

Muskattrollinger

Descent:

In the year 1836 mentions for the first time. In the " mixed record " with other Rebsorten
one cultivated at that time. Probably descends from the Muskateller.

Vine:

Lightgreen leaves, pages have a strongly serrated edge. Matures very late, large
grapes/clusters with oblong-oval berries.

A wine character:

Fruchtiger, light red wine with pronounced Muskataroma. Rare speciality, is
suitable for hors-d'oeuvres and for desserts.

WÜRTTEMBERGER TROLLINGER

The Trollinger grape is very much a Württemberg specialty. It could be considered
the "National Grape" of Württemberg, since it is grown nowhere else in Germany.

Trollinger wines are light ruby to light red in color, have a fruity, fresh bouquet
and have immense character.

They are light, very appetizing and make a great accompaniment to a variety of foods.

KERNER

This white grape is unusual in that it has as one of it's parents the red grape Trollinger, the other being Rhine Riesling. The cross was produced at Weinsberg in Germany in the early 1960's and registered there in 1969 as a cultivar. Kerner prefers cooler regions. It's bunches are medium to big, and very compact, which can lead to problems of rot. This is exacerbated by the deep shade provided by the dense foliage of this vigorous cultivar. There are about 364,000 Kerner vines planted in South African vineyards, approximately 0,13% of the total area.

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Trollinger grapes in Atlanta, GA.

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