Attractive to some growers where the climate is too fickle for Riesling makes it a suitable variety in marginal climates. Historically grown as a bulk variety in Germany's Rhinehessen area and the Mosel-Saar-Rewer & Nahe valleys.
One of the top five varieties grown in England where it can acheive a higher acidity and more flavour than in other European countries.
Germany and England
Early ripening and hardy. Not very fussy about site location.
White, dried stone fruit potential