The Schonburger is a grape variety that was developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany. Released in 1979, it is a crossing of Pinot Noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg).
It is a grape with a very high sugar content that seems to like a cool, maritime-influenced climate. It is said to be reliable and early-ripening, but susceptible to mildew. The wine produced from Schonburger is typically a good flavoured soft, but full and fruity, white.
This grape is suitable for both outdoor and indoor cultivation. In England this grape began to grow in poularity in the early 2000’s.
