Grapevines

U.K. Vineyards are now home to over sixty varieties of grapevines. From the Channel Islands to the Outer Hebrides, see who is growing which varieties

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Bacchus		The Bacchus is a white wine grape created by viticulturalist Peter Morio at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding in the Palatinate in 1933. He crossed a Silvaner x Riesling cross with Müller-Thurgau. UK Area in production 2015 128.52 Hectares	read more Bacchus
Barbera		Barbera is a red Italian wine grape variety that, as of 2000, was the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy (after Sangiovese and Montepulciano). It produces good yields and is known for deep color, low tannins and high levels of acid. UK Area in production 2015 unknown	read more Barbera
Bianca		Bianca is a white Hungarian wine grape variety that was developed in 1963 in the Eger wine region of northeast Hungary. The grape is a hybrid crossing of Bouvier and Eger 2 (an offspring of Villard blanc). The grape was officially register for use in wine production in 1982 and today is used to make a wide assortment of wines from dry varietals to sweet dessert wines. Bianca is growing in popularity among organic vineyards due to its natural high resistance to many fungal diseases that affect grapevines UK Area in production 2015 unknown	read more Bianca
Black Hamburg	, , , ,	Large, thin skinned, black fruits have a gorgeously sweet flavour.... Originating from Germany where it is known as Trollinger, UK Area in production 2015 0.01 Hectares	read more Black Hamburg
Blauer Portugieser		Blauer Portugieser is a red Austrian, Slovenian wine and German wine grape found primarily in the Rheinhessen, Pfalz and wine regions of Lower Austria and Slovenia UK Area in production 2015 unknown	read more Blauer Portugieser
Bolero		Mother: Gm 6427-5 (Rotberger x Reichensteiner) Father: Chancellor (Seibel 7053) A red Piwi/disease-resistant variety. UK Area in production 2015 Unknown	read more Bolero