Glossary

Crossing

/KROS-ing/

Grape variety bred from two varieties of the same species.

Viticulture Grape Varieties

Full Definition

A crossing is a grape variety created by breeding two varieties of the same species (typically Vitis vinifera). This differs from hybrids, which cross different species. Famous crossings include Muller-Thurgau (Riesling x Madeleine Royale), Pinotage (Pinot Noir x Cinsaut), and Scheurebe (Riesling x unknown).

Related Terms

hybrid breeding cultivar

See Also

variety ampelography

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