Rondo, once known as GM6494–5, red-fleshed disease-resistant variety grown to a limited extent in such northern European countries as denmark, england, netherlands, sweden, belgium, and poland, where it is treasured for its combination of early ripening and depth of colour. It was bred using some vitis amurensis genes to withstand cold winters, has small berries and makes light, fruity wines. It can occasionally suffer powdery mildew, however. Despite its parentage, it produces remarkably vinifera-like wine so has been registered as a V. vinifera variety. Consequently, it may used in the production of quality wine.
