The Huxelrebe also belongs in Georg Scheu's crossbreeding catalog in Alzey from the 1920s. The cross between Chasselas and Muscat Précoce from the Loire was named after Fritz Huxel, who was very committed to this grape variety in the 1950s. The relatively disease and rot resistant vine tends to produce quite high yields and considerable must weights, which makes it seem ideal for sweet, sweet or noble sweet wines. In the broader post-war period, this was just right for the winemakers; sweet and sweet wines in particular were clearly in vogue in Germany, the home of this variety. The early ripening also protects them from the danger of cool, damp autumn climates. Today the Huxel vine is in sharp decline and has often had to make way for long-established grape varieties. In total, around 800 hectares are still in production in Germany, with Rheinhessen having by far the largest area.
This grape variety is also known by the name of:
Huxel
