REGNER is a cross between LUGLIENCA BIANCA and EARLY GAMAY.  It is very capable of high yields and ripens early, it also has high sugars with relatively low acids.  This grape works well in our climate, producing light, delicate dry wines.

MADELEINE ANGEVINE is a cross between the MADELEINE ROYALE and PRECOCE de MALINGRE grapes.  It is very good for the cooler climate as it ripens early.  The wine blends well because of its lower acidity and fruity nature.  The wine is dry and fruity which lends itself particularly to sea foods such as crab and oyster.

REICHENSTIENER is a cross between MULLER THURGAU and ( MADELEINE ANGEVINE X CALABRESER FROEHLICH ) grapes.  It ripens early, is capable of large crops and has high sugar content in the grape.  It is a very reliable grape and is often used in blending and in the making of sparkling wines.

PHOENIX is a hybrid cross of BACCUS and SEYVE VILLARD ( VILLARD BLANC ).  It is one of a new generation of hybrid varieties which are bred for grape quality and disease resistance.  Wines can be similar in character to Sauvignon Blanc..

SOLARIS is a hybrid cross of MERZLING and GM 6493.  The grape created in the former Czechoslovakia in 1964, receiving status in 2001.  The vine is commonly grown in Northern European countries with cooler climates for wine making.  Solaris is an early ripening variety with good disease resistance.  Here the wine has fruity aromas with hints of hazelnuts and bananas.

DORNFELDER is a cross between HALFENSTIENER and HAROLDREBE.  The grape performs well in conditions which are usually more suitable for white wine production.  The vine makes quality wines which are velvety textured and are full of flavours of cherries, blackberries or plumb.

RONDO is a cross between ZARYA SEVERA and St LAURENT. The variety was created by Professor V.Kraus in the former Czechoslovakia in 1964.  It is early budding and early ripening with high sugars giving high alcohol and rich flavours can be obtained.  The grape produces good ruby red colour and floral aromas in the wine.

REGENT is a cross between DIANA and the hybrid CHAMBOURCIN. This grape received its varietal protection in 1994.  It’s early budding and early ripening aid higher sugar levels in the grape and often give a higher alcohol wine.  The wines are intense red in colour with average acidity and aromas of blackcurrants and/or cherries.


History

The history of Wroxeter Roman Vineyard.

Awards

Wroxeter Roman Vineyard has won a number of awards over the years.

Gallery

Pictures of the vineyard over the seasons.

Grape Varieties

We have a number of grape varieties at the vineyard.