The most delicious table and wine grapes
The number of grape varieties known today has exceeded one thousand, and each of them has its own unique "zest". Among this abundance there are species, the berries of which are to the taste of almost everyone.
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What really tasty grapes are they?
Even a simple contemplation of bunches of grapes gives rise to a feeling of joy in the soul. No wonder someone said: "Grapes are first eaten with the eyes ...". However, no less delight brings the taste and aroma of berries.
The best varieties of culture are the harmony between the captivating appearance and the rich inner content.
The varied taste preferences of grape lovers complicate the task of choosing a leader. It is difficult to determine by what criteria to evaluate the berry. In addition, you need to choose the priority ones that would satisfy the majority of culture lovers. Consumers pay attention to sugar concentration, pulp consistency, skin thickness, aroma, flavor.
To choose the most worthy varieties, you need to deal with their variety. There are table, wine and technical, universal types of grapes. Each of them is unique in its own way. The advantage of the former is juicy, mouth-watering high quality berries. The bunches of the latter are smaller, but benefit from their excellent taste. Technical grapes are used as raw materials for juicing. Berries of the versatile species are eaten fresh and processed. From a huge number of varieties It is very difficult to choose the most delicious grapes, because each consumer has his own preferences in this regard.
The best table varieties
Such clusters are attractive in appearance., are valued for their high taste. They will decorate any table. Ideally shaped berries delight the eye with a bright, rich palette. They are consumed mostly fresh.
Especially popular varieties:
- Arcadia. Very early grapes. After 115-125 days, ripe bunches can be cut off. They are large: an average of 500-700 g, there are giants up to 2 kg. Heart-shaped berries are also large (7 to 15 g). Their strong, but not too thick skin makes it possible to transport crops without much loss. Sugar content - 15-16%.
- Rizamat. The bunches ripen in 130-135 days. The pink cylindrical berries are covered with a thin skin that is easy to eat. In the dense crispy pulp, bones are not felt at all (there are 3-4 pieces in each grape). The sugar concentration is 23-25%.
- Muscat of Hamburg. The conical clusters are rather large. Violet-blue berries are covered with a dense glossy bloom. The grapes have a pleasant taste with an exquisite nutmeg aroma. The skin is thick. Inside - 2-3 relatively large seeds.
- Taifi. Medium density conical clusters are large and heavy (19x27 cm, 480-550 g). Oval berries have a shallow groove at the top. The color of the fruit is dark pink with a hint of purple. Dots and waxy coating are visible on the thick, elastic skin. On the inside, it has a deep red color. The crispy flesh is slightly tart, with a pleasant refreshing taste.
- Harold. A very early hybrid grape. Amber oval berries ripen on July 25th. Attracted by a strong nutmeg aroma. The weight of the bunches is up to 0.5 kg.
- Bulgaria. Belongs to early varieties.Already in the first half of August, you can taste large berries. The palette is neutral, with a pink tint. Their delicate thin skin is not felt while eating. The fleshy, juicy pulp has a pleasant nutmeg taste.
The harvest from the best table grape varieties is large, attractive in appearance and very tasty bunches.
Leaders among wine varieties
Most gardeners cultivate grapes for the sake of wine. Therefore, these varieties are very popular. Favorite species all over the world:
- Isabel. The medium-sized bunches are composed of black, bluish berries. A thick white coating is visible on the thick skin. Feasting on a little slimy pulp, it seems that these are strawberries. Late variety: the bunches mature in about 180 days. Harvesting begins at the end of September.
- Chardonnay. A versatile variety. The culture develops successfully in any climatic conditions. Raw materials for white burgundy wines. Champagne is produced from white grapes. The mass of the berries is approximately 3 g, and the bunches are 180 g.
- Bianca. Early grape, fruitful and fruitful. From the sweet and juicy pulp, a wine with a harmonious and full taste is obtained, which depends on the region of the vine. It has floral, exotic or honey notes.
- Regent. Medium late hybrid variety developed by German breeders. Bunches of moderate density have a cylindrical-conical shape. The taste of rounded black berries is unusually harmonious. Their mass is 1.5 g. The juicy pulp of a rich color is covered with a thin skin. The amount of sugar is 20-22%.
- Pinot Noir. Small cylindrical clusters grow in length from 7 to 12 cm. Their width is 5-8 cm. The diameter of dark blue sweet berries is approximately 15 mm. A bluish bloom is visible on their thin but strong skin. The texture of the pulp is very delicate. Colorless juice is released from the grapes.
- Cabernet Cortis. Medium in size, loose clusters ripen early. Round purple berries produce high quality wines with a strong aroma. The sugar content is 19-21%. Shoots are immune to mildew, oidium and gray mold.
Having grown wine grapes at home, you can enjoy juicy berries and prepare a delicious alcoholic drink.
Cultivation of grapes allows you to get an excellent delicacy and a lot of positive emotions. The most important thing is to choose from everything variety of varieties "your", which will seem the most delicious.
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I live in the Volga region. We tried to grow grapes on our site, unfortunately the berries are small and sourish. Apparently, there is not enough sun for full ripening. And so, it grows very beautifully.