The best dark colored grape varieties

Grapes were grown by our ancestors many centuries ago. The seeds of this ancient plant were found by archaeologists during excavations; they were stored in the ground for more than sixty million years. Grape berries have excellent taste and a lot of useful qualities, and also contain nutrients. The best grape varieties will be discussed in our article. Descriptions of some species are presented in the video at the end of the article.

Important benefits of varieties

Determining which grape variety is better is not an easy task, novice breeders in Russia pay attention to the characteristics of each type, take into account significant qualities, which include the following:

• resistance to temperature extremes and unfavorable climatic conditions;
• the ability to give a rich harvest;
• resistance to various types of diseases;
• the size of the bunches and fruits;
• grouping of berries;
• active and rapid growth of vines;
• early maturation;
• resistance to insect damage.

Important factors for determining the best grape variety are also the rich taste and sleepiness of the pulp of the berries, the sweetness, their size and color.

Do not forget that the harvested grapes must be transported sometimes over very long distances. Therefore, the ideal grape variety should retain its appearance and taste for a long period of time. Stay juicy and tasty when it hits the store shelves and on the table to the buyer.

Table and technical grapes

Our ancestors, who grew sweet berries and made wine from them, could not even imagine that in the process of evolution, grapes would be divided into two main types:

• technical grapes - used for the production of wines and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages;
• table grapes - eaten unprocessed, has a wonderful taste, aroma and appearance.

Covering and non-covering grapes

Grapes are very fond of warmth and freezing temperatures, therefore, it belongs to the covering plant species. Small frosts can kill its annual shoots. Old vines and mature shoots can withstand adverse weather conditions, but severe stress can subsequently affect the yield. Therefore, breeders have developed a special variety - a non-covering grape variety that is not afraid of unfavorable climatic conditions. Summer residents who have been growing this heat-loving plant for more than one year acquire frost-resistant varieties that adapt well to temperature changes in our country.

Covering types varieties include: Codryanka, Lora, Kesha, Moldova, Arcadia and Kishmish.

To the uncovering: Jupiter, Venus, Isabella, Platovsky, Ontario, Lydia, Amethyst, Oasis, Alpha, Vatra, Andronova.

Variety "Codryanka"

The description and photo of the fruits of this variety arouse active interest among summer residents and increase the demand for this species among novice winegrowers. The berries "Codryanka" ripen, like the fruits of the parent varieties Marshalsky and Moldova, in 110-118 days. Wicker plants are large, strong, withstand a decent amount of harvest, the weight of one bunch can be from 0.4 to 1.5 kilograms.

A significant advantage of this variety is its rich, sweet taste. The length of one berry is about 3 centimeters, and the weight is 7 grams. The color of the fruit is blue-violet, very rich, the skin is practically not felt. The grapes tolerate transportation well, while maintaining their best qualities.

It's important to know! The main disadvantage of this variety is the crushing of the fruit, you can cope with this feature with the help of gibberellin, which has a positive effect on increasing the volume and weight of berries, and will also help to significantly reduce the number of seeds in them.

Isabella variety

Berries "Isabella" are black, with a slight bluish tinge, covered with a whitish bloom on top. The skin is dense, hiding the tender and juicy pulp, which has a pleasant taste and smell of strawberries. It is recommended to plant seedlings of this type in early spring or early winter. The variety is suitable for the Moscow region, gives a good harvest in this region. The berry reaches full maturity after 180 days from the moment the first buds appear. "Isabella" has strong and high wattle fence, on which there are a large number of medium-sized bunches. Growers note the high yield of this species, which can be more than 70 centners per hectare.

The best grape varieties with early ripening of berries

One of the most popular and well-known varieties among those that have a short ripening period and high yield, it is worth highlighting the "Pearl Sabo". It will take only 80 days for the appearance of mature fruits of this type. The berry has a pleasant nutmeg flavor. The only small drawback of Sabo Pearls is the small berries.

Competitive varieties often bear quite large fruits. The types of grapes that ripen early include:

• "Ekaro-35" - ripe fruits can be obtained as early as 88 days;
• "Galahard" - berries ripen on the 89th day;
• "Serafimovsky" - fruit ripening will not exceed 89 days.

Watch the video! Overview of over (ultra) early grape varieties

 

The best grape varieties

"Arcadia"

The parents of this variety, which turned out as a result of crossing, were the varieties "Moldova" and "Cardinal". Buyers willingly purchase this type because of the large bunches and large berries. Summer residents appreciate "Arcadia" for its resistance to low temperatures and various types of diseases, as well as for good yield and early ripening of berries. The variety is suitable for central Russia. On the palate, the fruit pulp is delicate and aromatic, with a characteristic nutmeg aftertaste. Arcadia does not like wet soil. Excess moisture that will flow to the roots of the plant can lead to cracking of the berries. Therefore, the plant should be watered with extreme caution, taking into account the weather conditions.

"Delight"

"Delight" ripens early, suitable for the Urals and Siberia, as well as for growing in other regions with unfavorable climatic conditions. The fruits are covered with a thin skin with a waxy coating. The fragrant pulp has a nutmeg flavor. Wicker plants can withstand temperatures up to 26 degrees below zero. It is resistant to the main types of diseases, it is recommended to treat it with a solution from phylloxera. One of the most popular and unpretentious varieties.

Interesting! Ripe berries can be on the bushes for a month and a half without losing their sweetness and pleasant taste.

"White kishmish"

Ripening periods are average, the variety is distinguished by small bunches. The berries are oval, seedless, very sweet. The thin, almost transparent skin makes the fruit vulnerable and unsuitable for transport. Therefore, the berries of this variety are either eaten immediately or dried raisins. Dry berries are a sweet and healthy addition to your diet. The scourge is strong and powerful, but the yield is low. The species needs pruning, protection from low temperatures and frost, as well as from pests and insects.

"Kesha"

Berries of the "Kesha" variety are sweet in taste, slightly sour, white in color with a couple of seeds inside. A plant with an average maturity of fruits, the vine has a tall and dense trunk. The fruits are resistant to transportation and frost. It is better to plant in areas well-lit by the sun with fertile soil. Often watering "Kesha" is not necessary; to increase the yield, it is recommended to use top dressing.

"Strashensky"

Berries are black, medium-early ripening. The fruits are delicious and very juicy. The weight of the bunch can reach 1 kilogram, the density is average. It is not recommended to transport ripe berries. Frost resistance - medium. The berries ripen unevenly, so the harvest is collected selectively. This allows the remaining berries to ripen and increase their sweetness. "Strashensky" needs pruning, depending on the region of cultivation. It tolerates well such diseases as: phylloxera, mildew. Resistant to spider mites. It is necessary to protect from gray rot and powdery mildew.

"Laura"

The berries of this variety ripen very early. The pulp of the fruit is sweet with a nutmeg flavor. The bunches are large, regular in shape, and can weigh up to 2.4 kilograms. Ripe berries tolerate transportation well and are very popular with customers. The variety is resistant to frost, withstands up to 20-23 degrees. Resistant to diseases such as gray rot and mildew, suitable for black soil and cultivation in other regions.

Advice! Bushes need pruning and pollination during flowering. These measures will significantly increase the yield and quality of fruits.

The powerful vine allows it to withstand large volumes of harvest, only 30% of the shoots remain non-bearing.

"Moldova"

The variety has a medium ripening period, time-tested, rich purple fruits with a slight bloom. Bunches are medium in size. The fruit pulp is dull and fleshy. The vine is powerful and tall, the bushes need to be constantly pruned to avoid heavy thickening. The resistance of the variety to frost is insignificant. "Moldova" copes well with fungal diseases and phylloxera, it is recommended to treat against powdery mildew. The species is sensitive to calcareous chlorosis. She tolerates transportation calmly, retaining all her taste. Bunches retain an attractive decorative appearance for a long time, therefore they are often planted for decoration next to a gazebo or a fence.

"Timur"

The hybrid species has an early ripening period. The berry pulp is juicy, with a pleasant nutmeg aroma, the peel turns into an amber tan in the sun.

Clusters are medium in size, large and dense. Resistant to frost and diseases of gray mold and mildew.

Important! "Timur" is susceptible to ticks. If suspicious swelling and red spots form on the leaves, then it is necessary to treat the plant with a preparation containing sulfur.

"Timur" is a very popular and well-known variety among experienced summer residents and winegrowers, since it does not require much effort to grow. Care consists in regular watering, feeding and pruning.

"Lady fingers"

A well-known table variety, which is often grown by experienced growers, despite the fact that the plant requires special care. The berries are long, pitted and have a rich and sweet taste. It is necessary to cover in the cold season, since the variety does not tolerate temperatures below -10 degrees below zero.Not resistant to diseases and pests, the vine requires treatment with special preparations.

"Mascot"

Has a medium-early ripening period. "Talisman" is resistant to diseases and pests, for example, to gray clay and mildew, as well as to low temperatures. One bunch, on average, weighs about 1 kilogram.

Berries are yellowish-white in color, large, with a nutmeg flavor. Ripe bunches can hang on the vine for a long time without losing their sweetness and flavor. In the winter season, it does not require shelter, it tolerates transportation well. Additional pollination before flowering will help to increase the yield.

"Hadji Murat"

The berries ripen from 125 to 135 days. It was bred by Tajik scientists as a result of crossing the "Transbaikal" and "Muscat of Hamburg" varieties. This species received a lot of positive feedback from summer residents. The species is resistant to temperatures up to -22 degrees, but grows much better in a greenhouse. Ripens up to 75 percent of all fruiting shoots. The weight of one bunch of berries is from 0.8 to 2.5 kilograms. The fruits are well stored and are resistant to transportation. "Hadji Murat" amazes with its high yield.

"Gorgeous"

It ripens in 110 days and is distinguished by a rich and dense pink berry color. The weight of one bunch is from 0.5 to 0.7 kilograms. Possesses average resistance to diseases and pests. The weight of one berry is 6 grams, and the length is 3 centimeters. The pulp tastes juicy and fresh, with a thin skin.

It's important to know! The Krasotka variety does not tolerate an excess of moisture, excess liquid can lead to the fact that the berries will burst during ripening. Therefore, water should be done with caution and only when necessary.

"Monarch"

At an average ripening period, the vine can weigh up to 0.9 kilograms; in mature form, one vine bears more than 7 kilograms of berries. "Monarch" has a high yield.

The plant is distinguished by good growth and fruit ripening. The grape is frost-resistant and tolerates many diseases well. The berries are large, yellow in color, the weight of one fruit is about 20 grams. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, has an excellent taste. Ripe berries are stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well.

White grape varieties

• Chardonnay - used to create white wines and champagne. The ripening period of berries is early, the species is unpretentious in care. Dry weather is most favorable for him. The fruits are green-white in color, oval in shape, the weight of the bunch is 1.15 kilograms.
• Riesling - the bunch weighs 0.9 kilograms, the berries are yellowish-green in color, conical in shape. The variety is resistant to all diseases, except for the tick.
• Aligote has a high yield. The weight of the bunch is 103 grams, the berries are yellowish, the flesh is tender. It is not recommended to grow in areas with a humid climate, as it may be susceptible to gray mold.

Black grape varieties

• "Cabernet" - late ripening period, perfectly tolerates low temperatures and is resistant to diseases. The bunches are small, the berries are herbaceous with a nightshade flavor.
• "Merlot" - black berries with a bloom. It tolerates frost well and gives an excellent harvest. Can fall prey to gray mold.

Conclusion

There are a great many types of grapes in the world and they are all very popular, since it is an irreplaceable product for mankind. That is why scientists are still working on developing new varieties with an improved set of qualities and advantages. Vineyards deservedly occupy more and more space on our land.

Watch the video! Review of the 10 best grape varieties of 2017

When arranging a plot, a separate area, well-lit by the sun, is allocated for a 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 and 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 as a result of 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.

Chasloy 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 type allows you to choose a 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.

People began to grow grapes more than six thousand years ago. It comes in two varieties - technical and canteen. The first group includes varieties that are used for the manufacture of juices and the production of alcoholic beverages - wines and cognacs, the second group - table species.

What grapes are called table grapes?

Distinctive features of such grapes are beautiful appearance and high taste. Large sweet clusters are eaten fresh, without processing. They tolerate transportation well. The berries have few seeds, thin skin and fleshy flesh. The most popular and elite grape varieties are presented below.

The most popular and best varieties

Arcadia

Grape variety Arcadia

The result of crossing Moldova and Cardinal, combined the successful properties of their parents. Consumers appreciate large bunches that can reach two kilograms, and gardeners appreciate resistance to low temperatures and high immunity. Juicy light pulp of berries captivates with a delicate sweet taste and aroma of nutmeg when fully ripe. This early variety is the leader in yield, if you normalize the number of inflorescences, feed the bush in time. An excess amount of moisture can lead to cracking of ripening Arcadia berries, therefore, watered with caution, taking into account weather conditions.

Delight

Grape variety Delight

Very early ripening variety. The berries are large, with a refined nutmeg taste and a loose skin with a waxy coating. The vine can withstand temperatures up to 26 ° C frost, therefore, cultivation in the northern regions is allowed. The high immunity of the Delight variety helps to fight fungal diseases and mildew, but you need to treat the bush from phylloxera. The yield is high, the fruits can be left on the bush for up to 1.5 months after ripening, while the taste remains excellent.

Experienced gardeners claim that this grape has no flaws.

White kishmish

White Kishmish grapes

An ancient dessert type with a medium ripening period. The bunches are small. Seedless small oval berries, juicy, very sweet and not tart. Their skin is thin and transparent. Due to their fragility, the fruits are not stored for a long time and have low transportability. After harvesting, you need to either eat them immediately, or use them to dry raisins. Dried fruits made from Kishmish are a tasty and healthy delicacy. The vine is powerful, but the yield is low. Average frost resistance. Requires protection from pests and diseases. Needs pruning and crop rationing.

Kesha

Kesha grape variety

Improved Delight with beautiful brushes. White berries are sweet, with a slight sourness and 2-3 large seeds... Kesha is a medium early variety, very tall, with excellent transportability and frost resistance. It develops well if it has a supply of perennial wood. Will appreciate planting in a sunny place and fertile soil. Moderate watering, thinning bunches, and regular feeding have a beneficial effect on yield.

Strashensky

Grapes Variety Strashensky

Handsome man with black berry, medium-early ripening. The fruits are juicy, the grapes are delicious. Bunches of medium density, high-quality type, usually weigh up to 1 kg. Poorly tolerates long-term transportation, average winter hardiness. There is uneven ripening, so the crop is cut selectively. The load on the bush will decrease, the remaining fruits will pick up sugar well. This variety has a reduced resistance to gray mold and powdery mildew, but is good at fighting phylloxera, mildew and spider mites. Needs pruning, depending on the growing region.

Laura

Laura grape variety

Table form of grapes of the superearly ripening period. Amber pulp contains a lot of sugar. The taste is rich, pleasant, with nutmeg notes. Large beautiful clusters are a distinctive feature of the variety, some record-breaking brushes weighing up to 2.4 kg. High transportability, in demand by buyers and suitable for beginner winegrowers. Resists mildew and gray rot, withstands temperatures up to 20-23 ° C frost. The Laura variety needs pollination during flowering and medium pruning, while preserving perennial wood. The bush is loaded optimally, leaving 30% of non-fruiting shoots. Such a plant will have the strength to form beautiful large brushes that will ripen on time.

Moldova

Grapes variety Moldova

A time-tested species, purple berries with a waxy bloom. The bunches are medium in size, the fleshy flesh has a simple taste. Ripening dates are late or medium late. Frost resistance is not very high.Requires careful shaping of the bush - a vigorous vine does not like thickening. Perfectly resists fungal diseases and phylloxera, treatment is needed only against powdery mildew. There is an increased sensitivity to calcareous chlorosis. Used for growing on a gazebo, the bunches retain their decorative appearance and pleasant taste for a long time on the bush. It tolerates transportation well.

Timur

Grape variety Timur

An early ripening hybrid. White berries with a nutmeg aroma, a slight amber or slightly brown tan appears in the sun. The brushes are medium in size, dense. Cuttings give a small "test" crop already in the second year after planting. High frost resistance and resistance to gray rot and mildew. Timur grapes often fall prey to ticks. If the leaves "swell" and redness appears, you need to treat the grapes with a sulfur-containing preparation. Experienced growers praise Timur for the ease of cultivation and early maturation. Care consists in regular watering, feeding and pruning.

Lady fingers

Grape variety Ladies fingers

An old mid-season variety, which, despite the difficulties in its care, continues to be grown by many growers. The weight of one hand is about half a kilogram. Berries of the Ladies' fingers are elongated in shape, with a classic harmonious taste and mouth-watering aroma, pitted. Not resistant to low temperatures, can die already at 10 ° C frost, therefore needs shelter for the winter. Productivity is changeable, depending on weather conditions. The vine is sensitive to diseases and pests; regular treatment with appropriate preparations is necessary. Recommended for experienced gardeners.

Gourmets consider this variety to be the standard of grape taste.

Mascot

Grape variety Talisman

Medium early grapes are yellow-white in color. Vigorous seedlings are excellent resistance to mildew and gray rot, and are resistant to low winter temperatures. Ripe bunches weigh a little more than a kilogram on average. The fruits are large, with a nutmeg aroma. Already ripe brushes can hang on the bush for a long time without losing their taste and retaining their marketable appearance. A transportable variety that does not require shelter for the winter. A record harvest can be achieved with proper agricultural technology and additional pollination before flowering.

Grapes are a wonderful gift of nature, a child of the gentle sun and fertile land. There are no ideal varieties, but you can always find a species that suits the growing conditions and personal preferences of the gardener.

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The best grape varieties are annually determined by the best winegrowers of all countries. Top 10 of these varieties are announced in our country as well. When compiling a rating, breeders take into account the opinions of breeding experts, winemakers, connoisseurs and simply lovers of these delicious fruits.

Monarch grapes are one of the most popular varieties

Significant qualities of grape varieties

Finding out which species of this plant can rightfully be considered the best, enthusiastic breeders and novice winegrowers take into account the most significant qualities of a particular variety, which include:

• disease resistance;
• yield;
• the ability to adapt to a variety of climatic conditions; climbing;
• accuracy of fruits;
• the size of the bunch;
• the size of individual berries.

Do not forget to determine the juiciness, and the sugar content, and the color of the fruit, and their shape. An important factor of the varieties included in the TOP is the ripening period, the possibility of damage by insects such as wasps or ants. Considering the fact that the delivery time of the harvested grapes from the supplier to the consumer can be quite long, it is important, when evaluating each variety, to pay attention to its ability to maintain its presentation and taste for a certain time.

Arcadia grapes produce impressive yields

The most famous and demanded varieties

The requirements for fruit when determining the best grape varieties are multifaceted. The TOP 10 includes early and late species, sweet and sour, large and small berry. Popularity depends on the purpose for which the vine is grown. Many plant species are used for sap production, and a huge number of fruits are used in winemaking. Most of the fruits were artificially bred by crossing various varieties, but this only added to their positive qualities. Top 10 best included:

1. Arcadia. Table grapes, artificially bred from Cardinal and Moldova varieties, have rounded berries, a large bunch weighing up to 800 grams. The ripening period reaches 110 - 120 days. According to many winegrowers, these are unsurpassed berries that can withstand frost down to -20 degrees Celsius and are extremely resistant to various diseases.
2. Sofia was bred using species such as Kishmish and Arcadia. Its bunch with large, fleshy and juicy berries weighs about a kilogram. Light pink berries retain all their properties and taste even at -20 degrees Celsius.
3. Bazhena. This species is based on such well-known varieties as Arcadia and Gift of Zaporozhye. Its distinctive feature is a rich sweet taste and high yield. Conical bunches weigh up to 1.5 kilograms, each berry can weigh up to 15 grams, be up to four centimeters long and two centimeters wide.
4. Libya is artificially bred from Arcadia and Flamingo. One of the fastest maturing species. Its fruits are ready for harvesting 100-105 days after the ovary. Cone-shaped clusters weighing up to one kilogram consist of berries, each weighing up to 13 grams, tightly planted to each other. Juicy and sweet, they have a characteristic rich taste and bright color. These fruits are resistant to various diseases, frost, winds and temperature extremes.
5. Harmony. Crossing of Dzhemete and Saperavi grapes gave their results, and got a wonderful technical look, with a long bunch filled with bright, almost black berries, sweet and juicy, withstanding a cold snap to - 25 degrees Celsius. This grape is irreplaceable in winemaking.
6. Ruslan. This variety was created when working with such species as Kuban and Zaporozhye Gift. It has established itself as a species, the fruits of which are used to make juice and delicious wine. The berries are large, dense, juicy, dark blue with a dense skin. Large clusters weigh up to 800 grams. It entered the TOP due to the fact that it ripens early, has a high yield, resistance to disease and frost down to -24 degrees Celsius.
7. Monarch. Its large, oblong, amber berries are well known to winemakers. It is not distinguished by early ripening, but it also does not belong to the grape varieties that ripen for a long time. Harvesting can be started 125 days after the ovary is set. Each bunch reaches 700 grams, and individual berries weigh up to 15 grams. This species is able to withstand frost down to -23 degrees, but cannot boast of a high degree of resistance to various kinds of diseases. The berries are pleasant to the taste, sweet, juicy with a slight hint of nutmeg, and are used for juicing and in winemaking.
8. Kseniya. This table grape variety rightfully bears the title of the favorite fruit of winemakers. Its dense and juicy berries are filled with sweet juice, they are colored amber-pink, each weighing up to 15 grams. And folded into a bunch weighing up to 700 grams. The taste of the berries is so attractive that they make an excellent juice. It was bred artificially and its second name Angelica is better known to the consumer. Ksenia is frost-resistant, can withstand temperatures down to -23 degrees Celsius. Grapes are rightfully included in the TOP of the best varieties.
9. Transfiguration. One of the most popular and not the largest types.The berries are bright pink, reaching 3.5 centimeters long and about 2.5 centimeters wide. Each bunch weighs up to one kilogram. The fruits are juicy and sweet, firm with a hard skin. It is used by winemakers and for the production of juice. In terms of ripening, it is one of the early varieties included in the TOP. It is ready to harvest 110 days after the ovary is set. Resistance to diseases and low temperatures can be called a positive feature.
10. The anniversary of Novocherkassk was bred by Krainov and entered the TOP as an interspecific hybrid. It is one of the best early grape varieties and matures in 110 days. Bunches of medium density weigh about 1.5 kilograms, and each berry reaches a weight of 18 grams. The bunch is cone-shaped with large oval berries, fleshy, dense and very pleasant to the taste. A distinctive feature is frost resistance. The grapes can withstand temperatures as low as -24 degrees and give a guaranteed high yield.

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Working with famous varieties and novelties

Most of the grape varieties included in the TOP are fruits that have long been known and have proven themselves only on the positive side. But there are new items on this list that deserve no less attention. Breeders are constantly looking for something new and better, achieving even higher yields. They are working to solve problems such as:

• resistance to emerging diseases;
• climate change;
• drought or high humidity.

Changing the list of those types of grapes that are included in the TOP of the best, they take care of promoting more and more new types of grapes, the fruits of which have bright taste qualities. To this end, experts conduct experiments in different regions, seeking the opportunity to compete with imported varieties and defending their positions.

Crossing well-known varieties, working to create new, more productive ones, growers expand the areas where young seedlings are planted and create all conditions for them in order to obtain high yields of high-quality food.

The development of winemaking and the active production of juices is an incentive to work on the creation of new tasty, high-yielding grape varieties.

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