🍇 Regent
Red German mildew-resistant grape, a cross of Diana and Chambourcin; its area in Germany was 1,722 ha in 2020.
Regent is a red wine grape bred in Germany: in 1967 Gerhard Alleweldt at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grapevine Breeding crossed Diana with Chambourcin. According to VIVC, selection took place in 1972, and variety protection was granted in 1994. It is grown for its resistance to fungal diseases and quality red wine, not just for a high yield.
VIVC lists the resistance genes Ren3, Ren9 and Rpv3.1, and in 2009 the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) called Regent the most important mildew-resistant variety of German viticulture, with more than 2000 ha. According to VIVC, the area in Germany peaked at 2183 ha in 2006 and was 1722 ha in 2020. JKI also writes that growing resistant vines can save more than half of the fungicides.
According to Wikipedia, Regent wine has a deep colour, moderate acidity and noticeable tannin; its aromas include cherry or blackcurrant. Because the grape juice is high in sugar, the wines can sometimes be very strong. Wikipedia describes Regent as a mid- to late-ripening variety with an abundant crop; the main risk is botrytis during flowering. The variety is also permitted in four Belgian AOCs for still wines.
Why it matters to you. Regent is a resistant variety, so according to JKI its vines need noticeably fewer treatments against mildew. On the label look for the word Regent: it is a German-style red wine with deep colour and tannin. Alcohol is for adults; drink in moderation.
Facts
| Country | Germany 1 |
|---|---|
| Year founded | Crossing 1967, selection 1972, variety protection 1994 1 |
| Hardiness | Genes Ren3, Ren9, Rpv3.1; mildew-resistant 1 2 |
| Region | Germany: 1,722 ha (2020), peak 2,183 ha (2006) 1 |
| Main use | Red wine with deep colour and tannin |
How it connects to Wine
🍇 Regent → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 🍇 Grape varieties
- Origin
- 🗺️ German wine
- Where it grows
- 📍 Lubusz (Zielona Góra), 📍 Lublin (Kazimierz), 📍 Świętokrzyskie (Sandomierz)
- Parents
- 🍇 Diana, 🍇 Chambourcin
- Offspring
- 🍇 Cabernet Blanc, 🍇 Pinotin, 🍇 Calandro, 🍇 Cabertin, 🍇 Reberger
Frequently asked questions
What is Regent?
A red wine grape bred in Germany at the Geilweilerhof Institute; its parents are Diana and Chambourcin.
Who bred Regent, and when?
Gerhard Alleweldt crossed Diana with Chambourcin in 1967; according to VIVC, selection took place in 1972 and variety protection was granted in 1994.
What makes Regent valuable for growers?
Its resistance to mildew: according to JKI, resistant vines can save more than half of the fungicides. VIVC lists the resistance genes Ren3, Ren9 and Rpv3.1.
Is it true that a resistant variety needs no spraying at all?
No. JKI says only that resistant vines can save more than half of the fungicides, not that protection is unnecessary.
Where is Regent grown?
Mainly in Germany (1,722 ha according to VIVC, 2020); it is also permitted in four Belgian AOCs and grown in Great Britain.
What to read next
- 🗺️ German wine — The country's wine and winemaking: regions, grapes and appellations.
- 📍 Lubusz (Zielona Góra) — A historic wine region with an annual grape harvest festival.
- 🍇 Cabernet Blanc — White wine grape from Germany; parents Cabernet Sauvignon × Regent; 3 synonyms in VIVC.
- 📍 Świętokrzyskie (Sandomierz) — Slopes near the old town of Sandomierz.
- 📍 Lublin (Kazimierz) — Loess ravines along the Vistula.
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