Calville Blanc d'hiver

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'Calville Blanc d'hiver'
Malus-Weißer-Winterkalvill.jpg
Hybrid parentage Chance seedling
Cultivar 'Calville Blanc d'hiver'
Origin France, 17th century

The Calville Blanc d'hiver (Calville's white winter) is an apple cultivar. It originated in France in the 17th century from a chance seedling.[1]

Weisser Winter Calvill, drawn by Wilhelm Lauche

The older apple varieties that carry the name "Calville"[clarification needed] are very popular in Germany and are notable for their unusual look (the sides are somewhat lumpy). Despite their appearance, Calville Blanc d'hiver apples have excellent flavor and an unusually high amount of vitamin C. It is the preferred apple for Tarte Tatin in France.[citation needed]

'Calville Blanc' is one of the apples grown at Monticello by Thomas Jefferson.[2]

See also

References

  1. Paul Barbano, "Calville Blanc d’Hiver is the ultimate gourmet French variety", Cape Gazette, 4 February 2010 (Subscription required)
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