Deckrot

Deckrot is a red grape variety created in 1939 by Johannes Zimmermann at the National Institute of Viticulture in Freiburg, Germany. It is a cross between Pinot Gris and a teinturier grape. Rarely cultivated, it can be found in small quantities in Germany and Switzerland but remains largely unknown in France and internationally. Deckrot is also a direct ancestor of the Dakapo grape and related to Piroso.

Deckrot produces deeply colored red wines with moderate alcohol content and pronounced acidity. It is mainly used for blending to enhance the color of wines, typically in small proportions (3-5%).

Deckrot is mainly found in Germany and Switzerland, with very limited plantings elsewhere. It is a vigorous variety with medium to high yields and shows good resistance to fungal diseases.

Deckrot's name reflects its role as a teinturier grape, meaning it has red-colored pulp, which contributes to its intensely pigmented wines.