Cabernet Mitos

Cabernet Mitos is a dark-skinned variety of grape used for red wine. It was created at a grape breeding institute in Weinsberg in the Württemberg wine region, Germany in 1970 by crossing Blaufränkisch and Teinturier du Cher. The previous belief that it was a cross between Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Sauvignon, which even the breeders themselves stated, was corrected in 2013 through a DNA analysis.^[1] "Mitos" is the German word for mitosis, a stage in the cell cycle. Cabernet Mitos received varietal protection and was released for general cultivation on January 24, 2001.^[2] The vines of Cabernet Mitos show good winter hardiness.

Cabernet Mitos
Grape (Vitis)
Cabernet Mitos grapes
Species	Vitis vinifera
Also called	Weinsberg 70-77-4 F
Origin	Weinsberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
VIVC number	15499

In 2006, there were 317 hectares (780 acres) of Cabernet Mitos in Germany, with an increasing trend.^[3]

Cabernet Mitos wines are full bodied and rich in tannin, and are well suited for oak barrel aging.^[2] The wines show similarities in aromas to Cabernet Sauvignon.^[4]

Synonyms

It is known under the synonyms (breeding codes) We 70-77-4 F and Weinsberg 70-77-4 F.^[5]