Pione (grape) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pione |
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Pione Grapes, Koshu, Yamanashi, September 2015
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| Color of berry skin | Purple |
| Origin | Japan |
| Pedigree parent 1 | Kyoho |
| Pedigree parent 2 | Cannon Hall Muscat |
| Notable regions | Yamanashi Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture |
| Year of selection | 1957 |
Pione (ピオーネ pione) is a large, purple grape. It is grown in Japan and has been around since 1957. People enjoy Pione grapes as a table grape (for eating). Sometimes, they are also used to make rosé wine.
About the Pione Grape
The Pione grape was first created in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. A person named Hideo Ikawa developed it. This grape is a special kind of hybrid. A hybrid means it's a mix of two different grape types. Pione comes from the Kyoho grape and the Cannon Hall Muscat grape.
Parent Grapes
The Kyoho grape is a red grape. It was also developed in Japan in 1937. The Cannon Hall Muscat is a large white grape. Its seeds were first brought from Greece to England in 1813.
Where Pione Grapes Grow
Pione grapes are famous for their large size. They usually have no seeds and have a beautiful purple skin. These grapes are grown in several parts of Japan. You can find them in Okayama, Hiroshima, Nagano, and Yamanashi Prefectures.
Pione's Popularity
Pione is a very popular grape in Japan. It ranks third among all table grapes grown there. Only Kyoho and Delaware grapes are produced in larger amounts.
Pione grapes are often sold at a higher price. This is because they are so big and tasty. While most Pione grapes are eaten fresh, some are used to make light pink rosé wines.
