| Merzling | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Merzling grapes | |
| Species | Interspecific crossing |
| Also called | FR 993-60 |
| Origin | Freiburg, Germany |
| Notable regions | Germany |
| VIVC number | 4251 |
Merzling is a white grape variety used for wine.[1][2] It was bred in 1960 by Johannes Zimmermann at the viticultural institute in Freiburg, Germany by crossing Seyve-Villard 5276 with the cross Riesling × Pinot gris.
The variety was initially known under its breeding code FR 993-60, and was later named after Merzhausen, a location on the southern edge of Freiburg where some of the vineyards of the institute are located. It received varietal protection in 1993.
- ^ Wein-Plus: Merzling, accessed on March 6, 2013
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Merzling Archived 2012-04-22 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on March 25, 2009