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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Vitis vinifera ‘Xeres’

This is possibly the Spanish grape usually known as ‘Graciano’, a red wine grape used in both Spain and the Languedoc-Roussilon region of France, primarily for blending with other varieties. It is unclear why this wine grape should be included among Vines for Table Only in the Camden Park catalogues. More research needed.

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

 

History at Camden Park

An uncertain identification. Listed in all published catalogues as ‘Xeres’ [Vines for Table Only no.3/1843]. Called ‘Sherry’ in the 1843 and 1845 catalogues. ‘Xeres’ is not included under this name or under any of its numerous synonyms in the list of grape vine varieties in Maro’s Letters.

 

Notes

Published Jun 23, 2010 - 11:49 AM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:47 PM

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Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Probably Spain
Synonyms
  • Graciano
  • many others

 
Common Name

Grape, Table Grape, probably Wine Grape
Name in the Camden Park Record

Xeres

 

 
Confidence level low