Regent (grape)
| Regent | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Species | Interspecific crossing |
| Also called | Geilweilerhof 67-198-3 |
| Origin | Siebeldingen, Palatinate, Germany |
| Notable regions | Rheinhessen, Palatinate |
| VIVC number | 4572 |
Regent is a dark-skinned inter-specific hybrid grape variety, used for making wine. It has both European (Vitis vinifera) and American vine species in its pedigree and a broad resistance against the most significant fungal diseases which affect grapes, such as downy mildew.