Riesling Wine Grape
One of the most cold hardy wine grapes, Riesling has been most famously grown in Germany, but is also beloved in Austria, France, Italy, and the United States amongst other places. Riesling is a very distinct grape and is useful in making dry or sweet wines.
Name: Vitis vinifera
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Rootstock Description: 3309
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F., possibly lower?
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support.
Fruit Skin: Black
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting.
USDA Zone: 7-9