Grapes are not the most capricious crop and are fairly easy to grow. The secret is to choose the right variety, taking into account the characteristics of the terrain, soil and weather. That is why we have compiled a selection of the best grape varieties with names, descriptions and photos!
Early grape varieties
Early varieties ripen from 115 to 125 days, in mid-August. But there are very early and very early ones - from 95 days and from the end of July, respectively.
Aisar
Vigorous white grapes with neat oval berries and large, beautiful bunches. They have a regular conical shape and weigh about 600g.
Delight
A tall white hybrid with heavy bunches up to 800 g. There are cases when one bunch of Delight weighed 2 kg. Suitable for arbors and arched landscaping.
Azalea
Pink grapes with large elongated berries, 10-14 g each. They are collected in loose clusters weighing up to 1-1.2 kg on a short stem.
Athos
Medium-sized bushes are densely covered with clusters of 700 g of the same average density. These are delicious black grapes that can hang on the vine for up to a month without compromising on quality.
Zilga
A versatile Latvian black grape variety that is suitable for food, wine, and gardening gazebos. The brushes are large, but not very heavy, with rounded berries, 4-4.5 g each.
Medium ripening grapes
Medium varieties ripen in early September - in 130-135 days. Sometimes early-medium and medium-late varieties are considered separately - from 125 to 145 days.
Lady fingers
An ancient variety that came to us from Central Asia and has become very popular. Large elongated berries of a pale green color, as if covered with a matte bloom.
Rizamat
An excellent oriental variety for making raisins. Large berries with dense flesh and thin skin are unusually colored - one side is usually brighter.
Aligote
The weak vine is covered with small but very dense clusters of small yellow-green berries. They are very sweet and tender, and the variety itself is very yielding, despite the thin shoots.
Armenia
The vigorous vine is overgrown with large dark berries, shaped like an egg. They perfectly tolerate transportation and are distinguished by good keeping quality - up to 5-6 months.
Galan
A high-yielding grape variety with large berries, juicy pulp, thick skin and a beautiful yellowish tint. Large clusters of medium density tolerate transportation very well.
Late grape varieties
Late varieties ripen from 145 days or more, in late September to mid-October.
Taifi
An amazing pink grape that has been cultivated for a long time in Uzbekistan. Large oblong berries have a violet color and seem to be slightly crunchy due to their thick skin.
Red Globe
The table grapes are native to California and are immediately distinguished by their large red berries. They have very juicy, fleshy and very tasty flesh with moderate sweetness.
Dachny
Classic grapes from Moldova with large bunches on an intensively growing bush. The berries are large, deep purple in color with a light prune aftertaste.
Moldova
The most popular variety from Moldova with tapered tassels up to 400 g in weight. Sweet berries with a slight sourness are covered with a dense waxy bloom over the lilac skin.
Anyuta
The variety is notable for large and tall clusters weighing up to 1.5 kg. The berries are very large and fleshy, and one piece can weigh up to 20 g by itself.
The best grape varieties for wine: photos, names and descriptions (catalog)
Wine grape varieties
The varieties from which wines are made are often different from those used for food. They value very different qualities.
Bessarabian Muscat
A very high-yielding medium-ripening white variety. It is resistant to most fungal and putrefactive diseases.Also suitable for the production of sparkling wines.
Isabel
Another classic variety with beautiful black-purple berries, covered with a bluish bloom. Sweet and sour grapes have a pronounced berry flavor - strawberry or black currant.
Victor
A high-yielding white variety with elongated berries - vigorous, winter-hardy and ripens well. It is not afraid of fungus, and wines made from it are not inferior in quality to European ones.
Merlot
French variety with medium rounded clusters and equally medium rounded berries. Of the interesting features are clear juice and light juniper flavor.
Crystal
A productive Hungarian variety with narrow clusters and small oval white berries. The crystal is equally good for growing in the North and South.
Seedless grape varieties
Seedless grapes are perfect to just enjoy the taste and not think about anything.
Kishmish
The most popular seedless variety, which is known all over the world, although it is called differently. Small yellow-green berries with thick skin are very sweet in taste.
Kesha
An early variety with dense clusters of medium-sized rounded berries. They are very juicy and tender, with a soft skin and a beautiful, slightly honey tint.
Crimson Sidliss
A relatively young Californian grape, a little over 30 years old. Sweet and sour berries are not too large and with a thin skin. The variety is well suited for industrial cultivation.
Radiant
A tall, mid-season variety with small, elongated pink berries. They are fleshy, juicy, versatile and with a pronounced nutmeg aroma.
White flame
Huge clusters can grow up to 2.3 kg, and this is an early maturing variety. The berries are quite large, with a dense skin and a slight floral aftertaste. But the White Flame does not tolerate transportation well.
Seedless grape varieties: photos, names and descriptions (catalog)
The best grape varieties for the Moscow region
There are fairly stable weather conditions and a temperate climate, but you still need to take into account summer rains and frosts.
Laura
A wonderful versatile variety that can grow almost anywhere. It has rather large green berries in loose, medium-sized clusters.
Nadezhda Aksayskaya
The variety resembles Arcadia, but, unlike him, it grows in the Moscow region in the open field. Beautiful bunches with large berries are disease resistant.
Victoria
At high humidity, Victoria berries can crack, but in the Moscow region this is usually not a problem. But the grapes are very beautiful, and the resistance to disease and disease is high.
Super Extra
The variety is fully consistent with its name. It has very large berries and an early ripening period - in combination of these properties, Super Extra is an absolute leader.
Aleshenkin
The variety is not very resistant to diseases, but it pays off for the quality of the berries. They are large, sweet and juicy, and after ripening they continue to pick up sugar on the vine.
The best grape varieties for the Leningrad region
The specificity of this region is the chronic lack of sunny days and high humidity.
Spulga
Round burgundy berries resemble cherries and have a strawberry aftertaste. It is a Latvian variety that easily tolerates frost and gives a bountiful harvest.
Amursky
The strong vine is densely covered with loose bunches and can stretch up to 30 m. The variety easily tolerates pruning, is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and is almost not afraid of pests.
White pearls
Sweet and aromatic grapes in the Leningrad Region bear fruit by the end of summer. Round white berries fully justify the name of the variety and are collected in tight clusters.
Early purple
An unpretentious and versatile variety, which is used for table needs and for winemaking. The deep purple berries are not too large and are collected in compact clusters.
Solaris
An interesting German variety that ripens early and produces beautiful round fruits with a high sugar content. He is resistant to odium and mildew, but is afraid of wasps.
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The best grape varieties for Siberia
It is rather cold in Siberia, little sun and it gets warm late - this cannot be ignored when choosing varieties.
Augustine
An early vigorous variety with large conical clusters up to 500 g. Large white berries are distinguished by moderate sugar content and high taste.
Dawn of the North
An interesting hybrid in which cultivated grapes are crossed with wild Amur grapes. It is a frost hardy and very sugary variety that is suitable for northern regions.
Agat Donskoy
Large black berries are low in sugar and have a calm, neutral flavor. The vine has a very high ripeness and resistance to frost down to -27 degrees.
Bruskam
A dark, medium-sized variety with dense bunches, ideal for juices and red wines. It is also very frost-resistant and can withstand up to -32 degrees.
Platovsky
One of the best varieties for growing in difficult conditions. Frost-resistant vine quickly recovers after frost. Medium-sized white berries turn pink in the sun.
The best grape varieties for the Urals
An early cold snap, a few days of summer - these are the standard weather conditions for the Urals.
White miracle
An ideal variety for northern regions with large bunches, the weight of which easily exceeds 1.5 kg. The white, rounded berries are very large and can grow up to 15 g each.
Russian Concord
A table variety that surpasses most European ones in frost resistance. The vine is very vigorous and vigorous, with a bountiful harvest, but requires good pollinators.
Harold
An early medium-sized variety with delicate, impressive nutmeg berries. The bunches ripen quickly, but can remain on the bush for a long time.
Aurora Magaracha
The frost-resistant variety can withstand up to -24 degrees, is not afraid of rot and is resistant to phylloxera and mildew. Table grapes are also suitable for food and high quality juices.
Rochefort
A good black grape variety with tasty, round, medium-sized berries. It is resistant to frost down to -25 degrees, mildew, mildew and other typical diseases.
