Vitis vinifera ‘Pedro Ximenes’
‘Bunches, long, conical or somewhat cylindrical; shouldered. Stalk, long, slender, and brittle. Berries, oblong. Skin, thin, rather transparent; pale yellow or amber. Flesh, rather firm and fleshy, very sweet, and richly flavoured.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.401/1884].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A noted Spanish grape, extensively grown in Andalusia, and which furnishes the rich liqueur wine called Pedro Xiinenes.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.401/1884].
‘A grape of the sherry type, rich in sugar and low in acid. It is the principal wine-grape of Malaga and Grenada, and Jerez. In conjunction with Palomino, it is used in the manufacture of dry sherries and occasionally with the Tintas for the manufacture of red wines. Vine vigorous and productive. Slender, short jointed wood. Leaves medium size, smooth, veins light yellow. Bunches large, branching, loose but well filled. Berries small to medium, somewhat oval, firm, fleshy, of a yellow-golden colour. Ripening late. Requires a rich soil and short pruning.’ [Despeissis p.264/1903].
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.29/1850].
Notes
Published Jun 25, 2010 - 04:52 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:31 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Spain |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Grape, (possibly) Table Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Pedro Ximenes
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| Confidence level | high |
