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Frontenac

Interspecific Hybrid

Type
Frontenac

United States

Origin
Berry Color

Black

Clones Available

Also Known As

Certified

No

Resistance

Yes

Where it's Grown

Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Nevada, and Quebec.

Fun Facts

Developed at the University of Minnesota; cross of Landot Noir and Vitis riparia #89

Viticulture Characteristics

Productive and vigorous, cold-hardy with good resistance to diseases although susceptible to foliar phylloxera. Loose bunches of medium sized berries. Moderate early budding and mid ripening.

Wine Characteristics

Flavors of cherry and black currant or plum. Acids will be high.

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