Synonyms of Blauer: Traminer (Blauer Traminer), Burgunder Roter, Viliboner, Grauer Riesling, Grauklaevner, Grauklevner, Cordelier Gris, Malvoisie, Auvergne Gris, Rulander, Tokayer, Tokayer Grauer), Pinot Beurot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot gray, Fromenteau Gris, Champagnier, etc.

Parent couples: Pinot Meunier x Traminer

Purpose of the grade: technical

Maturation period: average (130 days)

Berry color: pinkish-gray

Berry shape: rounded, often deformed

Berry weight: 1.6 g

Seed availability: present

Flower type: bisexual

Cluster shape: small and medium-sized bunches, cylindrical and cylindrical-conical

Cluster structure: very dense

Average weight of a bunch: 75 gr

Pulp type: juicy flesh with pleasant taste

Berry skin: thin

Berry flavor: pleasant varietal flavor

Crop transportability: high 

Mildew resistance: low

Resistance to oidium: low

Resistance to gray rot: low

Winter hardiness T °C: -19-22

Direction of use: this grape variety produces fresh, dry wines with a good acid balance, which, when properly aged, are pleasant to the taste, extractive and informative. 

The mechanical composition of the bunch: 77.6% juice, 4.6% combs, 13.6% skin and dense parts of the pulp, 4.2% seeds %