# Swenson Red

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{{Short description|Variety of grape}}
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The '''Swenson Red''' is a firm, meaty red [table grape](/source/table_grape) with a unique fruity flavor with strawberry notes. This was the first [grape](/source/grape) released from the breeding efforts of [Elmer Swenson](/source/Elmer_Swenson), and is a favorite among grape breeders and hobbyists.<ref name="export">{{cite web|author=[Lon Rombough](/source/Lon_Rombough)|url=http://www.bunchgrapes.com/swenson_red_grapes.html|title=Swenson Red}}</ref> Though it is known as a red, its actual color changes depending on climate. In cooler areas it will be blue, and in very warm areas it will be a translucent green. This is because many pigments inherited from ''[Vitis vinifera](/source/Vitis_vinifera)'' only set during relatively cool weather.

Swenson Red is one of many successful cold-hardy grape crosses involving the parent [Minnesota 78](/source/Minnesota_78). The pollinator parent for the cross is [Seibel 11803](/source/Seibel_11803) ([Rubiland](/source/Rubiland)). Swenson Red has a female sibling named ES417 which has very similar characteristics and is a likely candidate for further breeding.

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Category:Table grape varieties
Category:Red wine grape varieties

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