The best black grape varieties

When arranging the site, a separate area, well-lit by the sun, is allocated for the vineyard. The owners are faced with a difficult task - the choice of varieties that are available in agricultural technology and have an unsurpassed taste. This article discusses the very best grape varieties, broken down for ease of perception into separate categories. We will talk about names, tell you what they are and what characteristics they have.

The names of the best early grape varieties

Growing early grape varieties is economically beneficial. In addition, intensive maturation reduces the risk of damage to the bushes by various diseases or insects. The growing season lasts on average 95-115 days... Bunches are highly valued due to their taste and presentation, since rotting is extremely rare.

Veles

Veles has a beautiful bunch of pink berries up to 2 kg, and in some cases up to 3 kg. The grape has a pronounced nutmeg aroma.

The bushes are very tall. The plant tolerates frosts down to minus 21 °. Veles has good resistance to diseases, and is rated with points above average.

Bunch of grapes Veles

Adler

White grapes, which have the peculiarity of being well preserved for a month after ripening without loss of taste and aroma. Cylindrical clusters weigh up to 550-700 grams on average. The bushes have great vigor with a vigorous vine.

The plant shows resistance to typical grape diseases, frost resistance up to minus 24 °.

Adler berry sizes

Jupiter

Jupiter has cylindrical clusters with looseness. Fruits of reddish or purple color have an oval shape, weight is 4-6 grams, light nutmeg aroma. The vine is medium-sized, the plant's resistance to diseases is excellent. The grapes tolerate low temperatures down to minus 27 °.

Bunches of jupiter on the vine

What are the types of wine

Technical (wine) grape varieties are most often characterized by vigorous bushes, small or medium-sized clusters in size and mass, and low productivity. However, the taste of the berries is distinguished by multifaceted notes and an interesting aroma.

A feature of the fruit is considered to be a high content of juice and a balance of sugar and acid.

Muscat

Muscat has a medium ripening period with a growing season of 125-140 days. The color of the berries is yellow with an amber tint. The brush covers up to 150 gr., But there are specimens up to 450 gr.

The fruits are very sweet, juicy with a medium skin density. The yield depends on climatic characteristics, ranging from 60 to 100 centners / ha. The culture is poorly resistant to typical grape diseases, especially with high humidity or prolonged rainfall.

Wine variety Muscat

Chardonnay

The grapes are of medium ripening period, the growing season lasts 135-140 days. The brush is characterized by a cylindro-conical shape, looseness and medium density, the weight barely reaches 100 grams. The berry is colored green with a yellow tint, the skin is thin, the taste is sweet with a pleasant aroma... Chardonnay grows well on different types of soil, but the best results are noted on rocky and clay-limestone soils. Resistance to fungal diseases is low.

Bunch of Chardonnay

Sauvignon

Sauvignon is a French technical grape with a growing season of 130-135 days. Bushes have intensive growth, densely leafy. The cylindrical bunch is very dense, weighing 75-120 grams.

Rounded berries are yellow-green in color, and under the influence of direct sunlight they acquire a slightly yellow tint. Tolerant to mildew, but has a weak resistance to powdery mildew and gray rot. When the soil is waterlogged, the plant discards its inflorescences.

Sauvignon grapes are great for making white wine

The best frost-resistant varieties

Grapes in this category have an average vine growth. Most of the frost-resistant representatives are technical varieties, but the berries can also be used for fresh consumption. The peculiarity of the taste of berries lies in the increased acidity and slight astringency. Some brainchildren of breeders are able to withstand forty-degree frosts without special shelter.

Lady fingers

Ladies' fingers is a high quality table grape. The growing season lasts 150-155 days, the vines are intensively formed. Narrow-conical clusters of large sizes with yellowish-green berries of an elongated shape, weight reaches 600-900 grams.

The pulp perfectly combines sugariness and refreshing sourness. Feature of the culture: weak resistance to diseases and pests, a long transition to fruiting in seedlings (clusters are formed only in the 5th year after planting).

Everyone's favorite variety of ladies' fingers

Aleshenkin

Fruits ripen early (120 days after bud formation). The bunches are large, I weigh an average of 1-2.7 kg. Oval berries are amber in color, very sweet and juicy. A feature of the Aleshenkin variety is the absence of seeds in half of the ripened fruits. The vine develops intensively, the grape sleeves bear fruit for 6-7 years.

Aleshenkin grapes

Lydia

The ripening time for lidia berries falls at the beginning of the autumn period. The pulp of the fruit is fragrant, very juicy. Ripe bunches have a characteristic pink color. The brush is loose, but reaches a large size, the average weight is 120-250 grams. The plant has strong immunity, which is manifested in high resistance to typical diseases.

Popular grape variety Lydia

The best large varieties

Grapes with large fruits require careful attention. It is especially important to follow the rules of agricultural technology in order to prevent cracking of the berries. The most popular in this category are the following varieties.

Transformation

Table grapes are transformed with a ripening period of 110-125 days. The weight of a brush of a loose structure is 1.5 kg, but some specimens weigh up to 2.8 kg.

A tall bush with a strong root system and vines. Berries are large-fruited, elongated-oval pink.

The juice of the fruit accumulates a sufficient amount of sugar, but the sweetness is not felt when eating berries due to the slight sourness. Productivity - about 20 kg per bush.

Large variety transformation

Lily of the valley

The ripening period of the lily of the valley variety is 125-135 days. The mass of the hand reaches 1.5 kg. The berries are oval, amber colored. There is a high resistance of the plant to diseases and pests, frost resistance up to minus 21 °, long-term storage of the crop.

Giant lily of the valley

Century

Kishmish variety is a century old with a ripening period of 125-135 days. The bunches have a conical shape, the fruits are yellow-green, the weight of the brush is 800-1300 grams.Features of the culture: exquisite taste with a slight hint of nutmeg, high yield, frost resistance up to minus 23 ° and good disease resistance.

Kishmish variety century

Jupiter

Kishmish variety of medium early ripening. The average weight of a brush is 250 grams, the berries are large (up to 6 grams), colored red or purple. The peculiarity of the variety is strong immunity and long shelf life.

Ripening variety Jupiter

The best black varieties

Berries of black varieties contain a large amount of iron, selenium and zinc, which are of real value to the human body. Modern breeders spend a lot of time developing new dark hybrids with increased resistance to typical diseases and difficult climatic conditions.

Codryanka

The culture of Codryanka ripens early, is characterized by high marketability and taste, and is rightfully considered one of the best dark grape varieties. However, the plant requires careful care, otherwise the berries will begin to shrink. Also, the disadvantage is vulnerability to wasps, which spoil the presentation of the fruit.

Codrianka is one of the best dark varieties

Kishmish Moldavian

The young shoot begins to bear fruit in the third year. The bushes are medium-sized with large clusters, reaching a mass of 190-250 grams. The growing season lasts 150-160 days. Features of the variety: high yield, high sugar content, long shelf life.

Kishmish Moldavian

Delight is black

Very large clusters with round grapes adorn the vigorous bush. The growing season of the plant is 115-125 days. The variety is resistant to mildew and powdery mildew, but is affected by gray mold. Withstands frosts down to minus 25 °.

Sizes of berries of the delight black variety

Athos

The hybrid was obtained by crossing Codryanka and Talisman - favorites of varieties of different categories. Bunches have compact parameters, average density. The berries are characterized by an excellent taste that harmoniously combines sugar content and acidity. The plant is resistant to typical diseases and pests.

Bunches of atos variety

Kuban

Luxurious clusters with rounded large dark purple berries deliver a real aesthetic pleasure. The grapes have low disease resistance and require shelter for the winter.

Kuban grapes close up

The best green varieties

Light grape varieties are thermophilic. Berries contain no less nutrients than intensely colored fruits (with the exception of antioxidants). Thanks to its usefulness and universal application, many growers want to acquire a cuttings of this category. Among the most popular technical varieties are the following:

• Chardonnay;
• White Muscat;
• Riesling;
• Aligote.

Popular table varieties:

• Lady fingers;
• Shasloy white;
• Kishmish is oval.

Shasloy white is an excellent table variety

The most productive varieties

The fruitful varieties of grapes include table varieties. The bush has at least 70% of fruitful shoots, and the replacement buds are predominantly productive. Plants of this category are not highly resistant to frost, but they tolerate heat tolerably.

Matyash Janos

Technical ripeness occurs after 135 days. The bunches are medium in size, weighing 160-250 grams. The dark blue berry harmoniously combines sugar content and acidity. The plant is susceptible to mildew and gray rot, often affected by the leafworm, so prophylaxis is required.

A bunch of mintas janos

Khalili black

Early ripening black grapes (105-115 days). There is a strong growth of the bush and intensive development of the vine. A conical bunch weighs up to 350-500 grams. Oval berries on a cluster adhere tightly to each other. The culture is susceptible to mildew and powdery mildew, poorly tolerates frost, requiring special shelter.

Khalili black variety on a bush

Cardinal

Cardinal plant with medium early ripening. The berry is dark blue and large in size. The mass of the brush reaches 360-580 grams. The potential of the crop is characterized by high productivity, but it is unstable, since climatic features and weather disasters have a great impact on the growing season. There is also a weak resistance to typical diseases and pest attacks.

For the winter period, the bush must be covered.

Cardinal's bush

The variety of varieties and features of each species allows you to choose the plant that is most adapted to certain climatic conditions. And the taste qualities of the best representatives of their groups will satisfy the needs of any gourmet.

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You can make legends about the benefits of dark grapes, you still can't exaggerate. It would seem that the difference between dark and light species is in just one gene, but it is he who is responsible for the production of anthocyanin, which stains berries in dark colors. Scientists have proven that dark grapes are a supplier of antioxidants, an assistant in the fight against diabetes, cancer, neurological disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system. It remains only to figure out which varieties can be considered the best for growing in summer cottages.

Black grapes are one of the healthiest berries

Black Delight grapes

Excellent table grape with large, slightly elongated or round berries. Bushes - tall and vigorous, clusters are large and dense, dark in color and cylindrical in shape. The berries are fleshy and sweet in taste.

Bushes begin to bear fruit already in the second year of life. The flowers on the plant are female only, which means pollinators are needed. The grape yield is high. The ripening period is 125 days. They start picking berries in mid-September.

The indisputable advantage is:

• plant resistance to powdery mildew and mildew;
• consistently high yields;
• pleasant taste;
• ability to withstand frost.

However, "Black Rapture" is prone to gray rot, this can be considered a disadvantage.

For the cultivation of this variety, it is worth choosing large areas, since the bushes need a lot of space. The best option is the sunny side, on which there is no stagnant water. The optimal time for planting seedlings is spring and autumn. The variety is frost-resistant, but it is better to cover the bushes for the winter.

Black Delight grapes grow into large bushes

Variety "Black kishmish"

One of the oldest grape varieties, the cultivation history of which goes back centuries. A distinctive feature is the absence of seeds. The berries ripen early to medium. The productivity of the bushes is stable. The plant does not need pollinators, since its flower is bisexual. Kishmish's clusters are cylindrical, large and heavy. The berries are very dark in color, elongated, slightly flattened at the bottom. The skin is thin, with a slight waxy coating, and the flesh is sweet and firm.

The ripening time of the crop is 130 days. It is necessary to collect grapes without delay, the bunches quickly lose their presentation on the bushes.

It is best to plant "Black Kishmish" in a large sunny area, protected from drafts. Planting is done in the spring, so that the bushes gain strength before the onset of cold weather. Moderate frosts are not terrible for the variety, but it must be covered for the winter.

Unfortunately, Black raisins are not resistant to powdery mildew. To prevent the so-called powdery mildew from infecting the vineyard, the bushes must be well ventilated and treated with sulfur spraying. However, the variety enjoys a well-deserved popularity among grape lovers.

Black Kishmish grape - seedless variety

Variety "Black finger"

The more common name for this variety is Black Finger. This grape is classified as one of the best for its high yield, good transportability and excellent taste. The berries are large, fleshy, have an elongated shape, the skin color is dark blue.There are no bones in them, which is very convenient when serving.

One of the varietal features is very large clusters. In a productive year, the weight of one brush can exceed 2 kg. Tall bushes with bisexual flowers. The yield of the variety is stable, ripening takes from 120 to 130 days.

Planting of seedlings is carried out in May. For this, cuttings with a developed root system are selected. Pinching is required as it grows. The bushes are regularly treated with antifungal mixtures. Wrapping is necessary for the winter, as the vine is afraid of frost.

Black Finger grapes produce delicious fruits with good transportability

"Autumn black" grapes

This wonderful grape is suitable for growing by amateur gardeners. He is not whimsical, hardy, easily formed and rarely subject to disease. Vigorous bushes with bisexual flowers. The bunches are large and dense, conical in shape and very good storage. After cutting, the grapes remain fresh in the refrigerator for up to five months. Each shoot is worth 3 large brushes.

A distinctive feature of the variety - black or dark purple, large berries with dense "marmalade" pulp. Egg-shaped grapes, sweet in taste, with a slight refreshing sourness. The skin of the berries is always covered with a whitish waxy bloom.

The species is resistant to diseases, but does not like sudden changes in temperature. For the winter, the bushes should be covered, although they can withstand temperatures as low as -20 ° C. During the dry season, the vineyard requires regular watering.

The best vineyard sites are elevated, with low groundwater levels. Planting seedlings can be carried out both in spring and autumn. "Autumn black" is a medium-late or late variety, the ripening time of which depends on the load on the bush.

Grape "Autumn Black" - a resistant late variety

Wine "Odessa Black"

Lovers of home-made wines treat the dark grapes of the "Odessa Black" variety well. The juice from it turns out to be a rich ruby ​​color, it is suitable for both dry and dessert drinks. The ripeness of the bunches is reached in 160 days, that is, the variety belongs to late crops. Harvesting takes place at the end of September.

The plant gives medium-sized brushes, the shape is elongated, conical, the grapes are not densely located, which makes the brush look loose. The bunches are of different sizes, the weight can vary from 130 to 280 g. Each berry is round in shape, the color of the peel is dark blue or black, and the flesh is not dense and juicy. The firm rind is covered with a light waxy coating.

One of the advantages of the variety is its unpretentiousness and increased resistance to frost. Bushes rarely get sick, because they are not afraid of gray rot and powdery mildew (powdery mildew). For planting, you can purchase both annual and biennial seedlings. In the first case, disembarkation is carried out in April-May, and in the second, in October.

The vineyard requires at least three waterings per month, removal of root weeds and catarovka. These terms denote the removal of roots by the pruner at the soil surface.

Winegrowers appreciate the "Odessa Black" for its stability and high yield, which allows them to get a supply of homemade wines and juices.

Grapes "Odessa Black" - an unpretentious wine variety

"Kodryanka"

This is a hybrid table grape, obtained by crossing the varieties "Moldova" and "Marshal". The grapes are large, slightly elongated, dark purple, cone-shaped. The pulp is not too firm, but juicy and with a pleasant taste. The skin is thick, but soft, there are few seeds in the pulp.

The bunches are not too big, but neat. On average, the weight is about 0.5 kg, in fruitful years there are also 1 kg. By the way, the yield of "Kodryanka" is consistently high. The variety belongs to the early ones, as it ripens in 110-118 days. Fruiting begins in the second year.

Bushes are tall, well-formed and unpretentious. They have frost resistance and immunity to fungal diseases. One of the advantages of "Kodryanka" is that it quickly gets used to any type of soil. Annual cuttings are planted in spring. Bushes require peat mulching and regular watering. The plant is resistant to fungal diseases, and almost does not need fertilizing and fertilization.

When choosing seedlings of dark grapes, first of all, pay attention to especially early varieties. Harvesting before the peak season is always more profitable. In one to two weeks, while the rest of the varieties ripen, you can get a good profit from the sale on the market. Pay attention to the transportability and storage capacity of berries. The best varieties have not only high taste, but also retain their presentation during transportation and storage. But remember that a good harvest gives the vine, which is not too lazy to care for.

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Today, numerous grape varieties with dark berries are in great demand all over the world, for example, Black Beak or Kishmish Black Sultan. Black grapes have a very solid circle of admirers who highly value its excellent taste, excellent aroma, and unique healing properties.

It is noteworthy that people have been using black grapes since ancient times. In particular, ancient literature contains references to dark grapes and their health benefits. And today, luxurious vines decorated with tassels with dark berries are symbols of beauty and longevity.

Popular black grape varieties

Over the centuries, breeders have tried to create new, improve the old varieties of black grapes. Due to this, in our time, many varieties of this culture are known, the berries of which are distinguished by excellent taste, and the wines, juices, oils, dried small black grapes made from them, and other products are characterized by remarkable properties. Read the article: Calorie content of grapes and products made from it.

Livadia black

Livadia black grape is considered to be quite widespread, belonging to the technical medium-early, medium-vigorous varieties. The berries of the Livadia grape ripen on 130 - 140 days. Ripe bunches of this variety are of medium size, cylindrical in shape, weighing 200 - 250 grams. The juicy berries of the Livadia grape are medium in size (weight 1.5 - 2 grams). Their color is almost black, the skin is thin, the shape is rounded or somewhat close to an oval. The fine grape variety Livadia Black is endowed with a light Muscat aroma.

Merlot

The well-known grape variety Merlot ("blackbird" in French) boasts a rather ancient history. References to Merlot wines can be found in documents dating back to the 18th century. In winemaking, this technical variety is used to make excellent table and dessert wines. Table wines are made from berries with a ripening period of 151 - 153 days. For dessert wines, berries ripened on days 162-164 are suitable.

The shape of the Merlot cluster is cylindrical-conical. Its dimensions are average, weight: 110 - 150 g. The grape berries are round, medium in size, deep black. Due to the presence of an abundant blue waxy coating on the surface of the grapes, Merlot berries have a recognizable nightshade tart flavor.

Black Bump (Pinot Noir)

Black cone, a part of the Western European group, belongs to the technical varieties. Its history is very long and interesting. The homeland of the variety is French Burgundy. References to Pinot Noir can be found in manuscripts dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have been originally grown by monks.

Thanks to the small bunches, this variety has received a peculiar name - "black cone". Pinot Noir owes its appearance to Traminer and Pinomene varieties.Its berries are ideal materials for the production of sparkling table wines that are in demand all over the world.

Cabernet

Lovers of excellent wines probably know the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which were once bred by French breeders who crossed the Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc varieties. Modern winemakers deservedly call this variety the best for the production of red wine. Since this grape is considered technical, it is not practiced to eat it fresh without proper processing.

The ripening period for Cabernet Sauvignon is within 140 - 160 days. The high-quality bunch weighs 70 - 80 g, its length is 12 - 15 cm. The shape of the bunch is cylindrical-conical. The diameter of a rounded berry is 1.5 cm. The skin of the grapes is thick, the number of seeds in them is 1 - 3 pcs. Grape flowers are bisexual, but experienced gardeners practice self-pollination of grape bushes. This variety is not afraid of black dots on grapes due to the high resistance of the crop to infection.

Black Prince

The Black Prince, a technical mid-early grape, is also of French origin. The ripening period of its fruits covers an interval of 120 - 125 days. The grape bush is very vigorous, the vine ripens well, the flowers are bisexual. This variety is characterized by resistance to certain diseases, the ability to withstand temperatures below -25 ° C.

Separately, it is worth noting the huge sizes of berries, bunches of Black Prince grapes. With proper care, the weight of a bunch can be 0.8 - 1.5 kg. The shape of the bunch is conical, in the case of grapes it is ovoid. The weight of one berry is 10 - 12 grams. The pulp of the Black Prince grapes is fleshy, the sugar content in it is very high.

Sira (Shiraz)

The ancient grape variety Syrah (Shiraz) has an ancient history. Scientists have not been able to come to a consensus about the origin of the variety. One of the versions says that it originally grew near the town of Shiraz in Persia, famous for its excellent wines during the Middle Ages. According to another version, the Syrah grape variety is home to the Rhone valley in France. This variety is excellent for the production of red, rosé wines, considered one of the best in Europe.

Black finger

Mid-ripening Black Finger grapes are characterized by ripening periods of 120 -130 days. The origin of the variety is American, it got its name because of the special shape of the berries, reminiscent of the finger of a human hand. Each varietal grape has a characteristic elongated shape and weighs 10 - 12 grams. The bush is tall and has medium disease resistance.

The size of the bunches is very large, their weight often exceeds 1 kg. Cases have been recorded when clusters of the Black Finger variety weighed up to 2 kg. Despite the solid size and heavy weight of the bunches, their transportability is very high. The berries of this variety are very sweet due to their high sugar content. Gardeners note the sufficient resistance of the crop to frost, its stable yield.

Delight is black

Table grapes Black Delight, bred by Russian scientists, will delight the gardener with early ripening periods: 115 - 125 days, strong vines, large bunches (450 - 750 gr.), Pleasant taste of large fleshy berries with dark skin. In view of the feminine nature of the flowers of this variety, the gardener will need to attend to pollination of the bushes. Any bisexual grape variety is suitable as pollinators.

Ripening varietal shoots, rooting varietal cuttings will not cause problems. The onset of fruiting occurs in 2 - 3 years of growth. The crop yield indicators are excellent (200 kg / ha). This variety withstands frosts down to -25 ° C, is resistant to powdery mildew, mildew, but is easily affected by gray rot.

Tsimlyansky black

Don winemakers became famous for the production of red, rosé wines, in the production of which the Tsimlyansky black grape is used, representing technical varieties. The cultivation of Tsimlyansk black grapes occurs together with the Plechistik variety.

The appearance on the territory of Russia of Tsimlyansk black grapes is obliged to the Cossacks, who brought and planted its seedlings along the Tsimla River. The length of adult lianas of the culture reaches 6 m. The ripening period of berries is within 130 - 135 days. Varietal grapes are characterized by a tart taste with a special fruity-vanilla note.

Black Pearl

In winemaking, Black Pearl grapes are in demand - a product of domestic breeders, included in the list of medium-early varieties.

It ripens by mid-September, and in regions with a warm southern climate - in August. The sizes of varietal bunches are average, their shape is cylindrical or cylindrical-conical. The weight of one bunch is about 300 grams. The grapes are medium in size, round or slightly oval.

Indicators of yield, sugar content, acidity of the fruits of the Black Pearl variety are average, but the assessments of the tasting qualities of wines from this grape are invariably high. The variety is characterized by excellent frost resistance, but its disease resistance is not the best. The most common infection of bushes with powdery mildew.

Odessa black

The Odessa black grape bred by Ukrainian breeders is cultivated in Odessa, Nikolaev regions. It is used in the production of table and dessert wines of excellent quality with the highest tasting ratings.

The varietal bunch has an average size, weight 150-200 gr. The shape of the bunch is conical, the structure is loose. A bunch of Odessa black grapes is characterized by the presence of a long, thick stem. The size of the berries is small. The presence of a wax coating is noted on the grapes. The cherry-thorny aroma is characteristic of the berries, pleasant to the taste. Odessa black variety is resistant to gray rot.

Original Black

The grapes ripening in medium terms The original black is included in the list of table varieties. It is the result of the work of breeders from Ukraine. The density of its clusters is low, but this is compensated by their weight: 500 - 650 g, large size berries, weighing 7 - 10 g. Varietal grapes have a longitudinal shape. The sugar content of the fruits is low (about 15%), their taste is quite simple. However, this is more than offset by the high tasting score of fresh grapes.

Cropping should be done very carefully. To increase the yield of grapes, effective agrotechnical methods are suitable. Variety Original black has proven itself well in our winters. Gardeners are impressed by the increased immunity of the crop to most typical diseases.

Black cherry

Hybrid grapes Black Cherry bred relatively recently by breeders in Ukraine. The variety got its name from the characteristic flavor of the berries, reminiscent of overripe cherries. Its ripening period is ultra early (100 - 105 days). Full ripening of fruits occurs by mid-July.

Vineyard bushes, capable of fruiting on stepchildren, bisexual flowers. The Black Cherry variety is characterized by the presence of large, long, loose clusters weighing 0.5 - 1 kg. Varietal berries of large size, oval or ovoid, with fleshy, dense, juicy, sweet pulp.

Moldavian black

The beautiful Moldavian black grape is called "koarnanyagrae" in its native country. It is rightfully considered the pride of Moldova, as famous table wines are made from it. The vigorous Moldavian black grape is capable of driving out vines up to 2 m long. The fruit ripening dates are late, dating from the beginning of October. Yield indicators are high and stable.The sizes of varietal berries are large, oblong in shape, skin color is dark blue or red-violet.

Varietal clusters are large, with a somewhat elongated conical shape. The density of bunches is influenced by the method of pollination of unisexual flowers. The varieties Italy, Muscat, Senso, Karaburnu, Hamburg are used as pollinators. The alternation of rows of Moldavian black grapes and pollinating varieties is considered preferable. The artificial method of pollination of the culture is also popular.

Valuable properties of black grapes

Due to the high content of vitamins, useful amino acids, compounds, trace elements, black grapes have unique healing properties, have a beneficial effect on the human body.

Not only its fresh berries, juice, but also wine products, oils, dried fruits are valuable. Dried black small grapes, pleasant to the taste, contain useful antioxidants that can inhibit aging processes and neutralize aggressive manifestations of the external environment.

Nowadays it is not a problem to taste the masterpieces of winemakers from different countries. In particular, visitors to Villa Veli Vinogradi in Montenegro have the most flattering reviews about tasting local wines made from black grape varieties. High quality wines can have a beneficial effect on well-being and health, but their use should be moderate.

Black grapes are loved in all corners of our planet. Not everyone can grow it on their own. Nevertheless, absolutely everyone can enjoy the taste of wonderful berries, products made from dark grapes. If you want to start growing black grapes in your country house, near your house, you need not give in to difficulties. A persistent competent gardener is guaranteed to be able to achieve positive results and grow the coveted grape variety on his site. Check out the article on Isabella grapes and their beneficial properties.

Grapes are in demand among buyers almost all year round. And this is not surprising - with such a variety, everyone can find "something of their own." It can have different characteristics, ranging from color (from light shades to black) and taste (sour, sweet, sweet and sour) to some minor properties (for example, suitability for making wine). Many gardeners try to grow several varieties of both white and dark berry crops at once. Each type has its own advantages, and their discussion would take too long, so this article will be devoted only to black grapes, an overview of its most popular varieties, and the beneficial properties of this plant.

Beneficial features

On average, white and red species are more common than black, although it is practically in no way inferior to them, the requirements for growing are also not very different. Black prevails only in areas where industrial winemaking has been established. Some varieties of this culture can grow wild in nature. In addition to being used for winemaking, black grapes are often consumed fresh, less often in ice cream and dried form. The last two options are not so bad in terms of nutrients, because this type will be useful for any method of consumption.

One of the most important properties of black grapes (although this applies to all types of culture) is their effect on the cardiovascular system, specifically - preventing blood clots, maintaining the strength and flexibility of the arteries. Regular consumption of black grapes keeps blood pressure and cholesterol levels normal.

It's no secret that black grapes contain many different substances.Among the vitamins, C and K are most contained (strengthen the immune system), beta-carotene (favorably affects vision), as well as several other types of vitamins, glucose, fructose and dozens of substances present in small quantities. It also contains a lot of antioxidants, the main function of which is to protect the plant from bacteria and fungi. In the human body, they block the occurrence of inflammatory processes, improve well-being in chronic ailments. Monosaccharides help to remove toxins and toxins from the body. Small portions every day will help replenish the body with macro- and microelements, in particular potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, selenium are present in small amounts.

Black grapes are not only beneficial when taken internally. Even the ancient Egyptians knew about the positive effects of grapes on the skin. Some of the active ingredients inherent in the fruits make the skin firm and elastic, and cosmetologists have skillfully used this. For example, on the shelves you can see a variety of cosmetics with black grape extract.

Varieties

Now there are a lot of black grape varieties, since such a science as selection does not stand still. All new varieties appear, often bred under certain conditions. Consider the most popular for our latitudes.

Black finger is a mid-season grape of American origin (ripens in about 120-130 days). The name of the grapes "Black Finger" comes from the finger-like shape of the berries, each weighing 10-12 g, the bunches, in turn, are huge and the average weight exceeds one kilogram, it can even almost reach two, but at the same time they are highly transportable. It has a very high sugar content, so it tastes very sweet. Frost-resistant, average immunity to diseases, one of the main advantages is stable and high yield. The bush has high vigor, with a load of about 30 eyes. In some parts of Ukraine it is used as a covering form of grapes.

Grapes Black pearls are preferably used for making wine. The mid-early variety, as a rule, ripens in the first part of September, but even earlier in the warm southern regions - in August. The bunches are medium-sized (about 300 g), cylindrical or cylindrical-conical. The berries are medium in size, round or slightly oval in shape. The yield of the culture, the sugar content and acidity of the fruit - all these characteristics are kept at the level of average indicators for black grape varieties, but the tasting assessment of wine (both young and aged for dessert) made from "pearls" is very high. Frost-resistant, but susceptible to diseases, most often - powdery mildew.

Black Emerald grapes are also of American selection, seedless early ripening variety (fruits ripen at the end of July, that is, no later than 110 days). The bunches are conical, dense, with an average weight of about half a kilogram. The berries are round and oval in shape, with dense pulp, weighing up to 5 g each, the taste is characteristic (the skin is not tart), nutmeg is well felt in the aroma. The yield is high, but there is a tendency to overload the bushes. Vigorous bushes with good vine maturation. Able to withstand frosts up to 20-23 degrees.

Grapes Original black refers to table varieties of medium ripening. The bunches are not very dense, but weighty - 500-650 g, the berries are also quite large - 7-10 g, longitudinal. Differs in low sugar content (about 15%), simple taste, but at the same time high tasting assessment of fresh fruits. Requires tremendous attention in pruning and other procedures. The yield is small, but it can be significantly increased with the help of agrotechnical methods. Differs in increased winter hardiness and increased immunity to many typical diseases.

Black Prince is a grape of French origin, a technical variety.Ripens in about 120-125 days, that is, it belongs to the mid-early varieties. Like many representatives of black grapes, it has a vigorous bush and good maturation of the vine, the flower is bisexual. A distinctive feature is huge berries and a bunch. The weight of a bunch depends on the care of the plant - from 800 g to 1.5 kg, conical shape, egg-shaped berries, weighing 10-12 g. They have fleshy flesh with a high sugar content. It is resistant only to some types of diseases, withstands frosts up to 25 degrees.

The black Pinot grape is the result of clonal selection from the Pinot Noir variety, bred back in the 40s of the last century. Like the original form, the mid-early ripening period, belongs to the category of wine varieties, but differs from the original form in a significantly higher yield, therefore it successfully replaces it. A bunch of medium size (100-120 g), very dense, with a short stem. Small to medium sized round berries with juicy flesh. The sugar content and acidity of the fruits are average. It is frost-hardy enough (it can withstand up to -20), but it is advisable to grow in regions with warm winters, very picky about the soil, requires constant protection from diseases and pests.

Odessa black grapes are a product of the work of Ukrainian breeders. Corresponding to the name, the culture was zoned in the Odessa region and the neighboring - Nikolaev region. As a rule, it is used for the preparation of high-quality table and dessert wines; accordingly, the wine tasting score is high. Plants with abundant leaves. A cluster of medium size (150-200 g), loose, conical in shape, with a thick long stem. The berries are small, round, with a waxy coating. The taste is pleasant, with a cherry-thorn aroma. Odessa black grapes are immune to gray rot; resistance to most diseases has not yet been determined.

Autumn black grapes are one of the few varieties of a later ripening period. The bunch and berries are relatively large: the former reach a mass of 600-800 g, dense, conical, the latter - 8-10 g, oblong, with the only drawback - they are prone to cracking when humidity conditions change. It is also often affected by gray mold. Indicators of sugar content and acidity: 15-18% and 7-9 hl, respectively. Advantages: high yield, good transportability, frost resistance.

Above are reviews of the most popular black grape varieties in our country, which are adapted for cultivation in our climatic conditions. In addition to them, one can also note the good varieties of Crow, Sultan, Doctor, Moldovan black grapes are also in some demand.

Video "The best grape varieties"

In this video, a detailed description of the characteristics of the most popular grape varieties, including black ones. Review of some rare varieties.