Solaris

"Solaris is a green grape variety used for the production of wine, especially in cool climates. As it is a winter-hardy grape variety, it is common in several northern European countries. Solaris produces wines with fruity and perfumed aromas with notes of muscat, and has a medium acidity level .

Solaris was created in 1975 at a grape breeding facility in Freiburg, Germany, by crossing the grape variety Merzling with Gm 6493. Merzling is in turn a cross of Seyvevillard 5276 and another cross of Riesling and Pinot Gris. Gm 6493 is a cross of Zarya Severa and Muscat Ottonel.Solaris was the result of a breeding program aimed at developing disease-resistant grape varieties, and it has good resistance to fungal attack. The grape is also winter hardy, which has made it popular in several northern European countries."

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We grow Solaris at Sydkustens at Pillehill.