Origin:

This is a red fungus resistant cross made by the Weinbauinstitut Freiburg.

Cross: Cabernet Sauvignon X (Merzling X (Saperavi severnyi X St. Laurent))

Synonyms:

FR 377-83 r

Requirements to the site:

Cabernet Carbon has relatively high requirements to the site. It will be ready vor harvesting about 14 days after Pinot noir.

Spread:

Not that much, because it is a new variety. Plantings in Germany, Italy, Romania are still made.

Type of wine:

Reminding of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Specials:

A fungus resistant red variety with a full bodied type of wine  The wines benefit very much from oxidative wine making and wood contact.