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Hybride

Hybrid – a cross of European grapes (Vitis Vinifera) and American grapes (Vitis Labrusca, Vitis Berlandieri amongst others)
Hybrids are not allowed to be made wine of, because of the fact that American grapes give off a bad wine taste.

There are a few exceptions for specific grapes in specific areas:
Vidal, a hybrid of the French Ugni blanc and the American Seibel grapes, used for Canadian Ice Wine.

Baco 22A, used for Armagnac and the only allowed hybrid-grape in France.

In The Netherlands especially the red wines are made from hybrids such as the Regent.
These hybrids are better proof against the damp and cold Dutch climate.