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St Pepin

Interspecific Hybrid

Type
St Pepin

United States

Origin
Berry Color

White

Clones Available

Also Known As

Certified

Yes

Resistance

No

Where it's Grown

Midwest and Canada

Fun Facts

Developed by Elmer Swenson, is the parent grape to La Crescent

Viticulture Characteristics

Vigorous and productive, does not have a complete flower and needs another vine in order to cross pollinate. Cold hardy; early to mid ripening. Susceptible to powdery and downy mildew, and botrytis

Wine Characteristics

Fruity with a hint of foxiness, low acidity, and Muscat like floral characteristics. Warmer climates wines will see more apple or pear flavors.

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