Zuccalmaglio's Reinette Apples

Zuccalmaglio’s Reinette Apples have dark brown skin turning to flushes of rough brownish-red that in spots is sticky and russetted.

Inside, they have finely-grained flesh. It has a complex fruity taste: adjectives used include strawberry, quince, pineapple and pear.

The fruit ripens in October.

Cooking Tips

For fresh-eating.

Storage Hints

Stores for up to 5 months.

History Notes

Zuccalmaglio’s Reinette Apples originated in Germany in 1878. They were developed from a cross between Ananas Reinette and Purpurroter Agatapfel.

Other names

AKA: Von Zuccalmaglio's Reinette Apples

French: Reinette de Zuccalmaglio

German: Reinette von Zuccalmaglio

Dutch: Reinette van Zuccalmaglio

This page first published: Oct 7, 2006 · Updated: Jun 17, 2018.

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