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{{Short description|Variety of grape}}
{{Other uses|Edelweiss (disambiguation)}}
'''Edelweiss''' is a very winter-hardy [[wine]] [[grape variety]], pale green in color, derived from [[crossing (vine)|crossing]] the [[Minnesota 78]] and [[Ontario (grape)|Ontario]] grapes. It was developed by pioneering American grape breeder [[Elmer Swenson]] in 1980 in cooperation with the [[University of Minnesota]]. The clusters are large and rather loose, weighing a pound or more. Early picking of the grape is essential for making a wine. Should Edelweiss not be [[harvested (wine)|harvested]] early, the completely ripe ''[[Vitis labrusca]]'' flavoring becomes too strong for the palate of most. Edelweiss was first developed as a table grape. This variety bears the [[Minnesota]] winters, but [[mulching]] is encouraged. During this process be wary when tying the shoots together because they break easily. Edelweiss has strong resistance to [[grape disease]] and [[fungus]] and can tolerate negative thirty-five degree temperatures.{{fact|date=December 2020}}

Nebraska's premiere grape is Edelweiss. The wineries in the state have won numerous awards nationwide with their Edelweiss wines.{{fact|date=December 2020}}

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