[1] 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.

[4] It is at present among the most important new fungal-resistant quality grape variety world-wide, especially in German wine regions.

[1] In Belgium, it is authorised for all still wine AOCs : Côtes de Sambre et Meuse,[6] Hageland,[7] Haspengouw,[8] and Heuvelland.

It is a heavy bearer, and has an upright growing habit that is similar to vinifera: It can be trained to the VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) method from canes tied to the low fruiting wire.

This is the primary "Achilles Heel" of this otherwise impressive grape; a lesser disadvantage is its late ripening schedule.