Landal

Landal is an interspecific hybrid grape variety resulting from the crossbreeding of Plantet (5455 Seibel) and 8216 Seibel, developed by Pierre Landot in the early 20th century. Though it has seen limited cultivation in France, it is officially listed in the 'Catalogue of Vine Varieties' and classified for use in wine production. Landal is known for producing wines with beautiful color, good alcohol content, and fruity strawberry flavors.

Landal wines are typically red, with fruity, strawberry-like aromas and flavors. The wines have a good structure and are rich in alcohol, providing a pleasant mouthfeel.

Though primarily found in France, Landal has been grown in small quantities and has also been used for white wine production in the USA. It is registered in the Netherlands and classified in the French catalogue. Landal is resistant to frost and Pierce Disease, but it is sensitive to drought and tends to shatter.

Landal was part of the breeding process that led to the creation of the popular grape variety Frontenac, known for its resistance to cold and disease.