Grapes have gained great popularity among gardeners. A wide variety of varieties only fuels interest in this culture. It is worth planting a bush of grapes on your plot, and you will definitely want to try berries of other varieties. That is why the collections of many wine growers number more than 200 copies. In summer cottages, where a lot of various berry and fruit crops grow, there will certainly be a place for three or four grape bushes.
Types and types of grape varieties
In order to choose the best grape varieties, it is necessary to determine what type of this crop you prefer. There are several classifications:
1. The purpose of the variety. Three large subgroups are distinguished: table, technical and raisin-raisin grapes.
2. According to the ripening time of berries, grape varieties are divided into eight groups: early (105-115 days) - the first group ... very late (165 or more days) - the eighth.
3. There is a separation according to external characteristics. Grape varieties are divided into three types: black, white and red grapes. The size of the berries of the variety and the weight of the brush are taken into account.
At the same time, it is worth remembering that there are varieties that are suitable both for fresh consumption and for processing. Such grapes are called tableware or universal. In the world there are more than 5,000 varieties of this culture, about 2,200 of which are bred in Russia and the CIS countries.
The best grapes of the table type
Variety "Baby", despite the name, a very large grape. Berries weighing up to 16 g, when fully ripe, turn dark purple. A brush can weigh up to 1.5 kg. The berry is a crisp, pleasantly balanced taste, ripens within 115-120 days, so the variety belongs to the very early group. The shape of the fruit is round, the density is medium.
On each vine, 5-8 fruit eyes should be left so that the vine does not break under the weight of the brushes. The optimal number of clusters on one plant is 30-35, then all grapes ripen well. "Baby" is a plant with bisexual flowers, therefore, to get a good harvest, it is enough to plant one bush on the site. Variety covering. Sleeping fruit kidney can withstand temperatures up to -20 ° C.
The best grape varieties: photo of the variety "Baby"
The best grape varieties include the Aksay Legend variety. The fruits of this variety are slightly pink in color, their shape is elongated, the length of the berry is more than 30 mm. The weight of the bunch can reach 2 kg. The taste of the fruit is sweet, but not cloying, with a special, unlike any other grape flavor.
It is believed that the "Legend of Aksai" - an improved form of the variety "Julian". The vine is stronger, the berries are larger, and disease resistance is much higher. The growth rate of the bush is very high. In the first year after planting, it reaches a height of 40-60 cm. In the third year, fruiting begins at full strength, and the weight of the bunch reaches 2 kg and above.
Berries of grapes "Libya"
It is worth noting the Rumba grape variety. It is considered superearly, withstands temperatures up to -18 ° C, so "Rumba" is a cover variety. A distinctive feature of the variety: grapes begin to bear fruit already in the second year after planting. With proper care, the weight of the brush reaches 1.5 kg.
An interesting feature of the variety is that it has two forms. They differ only in color. The “rumba” can be completely ruby or yellow, with a ruby tint. The fruits are oval, large in size with a five-ruble coin. The transportability of grapes is very high. The taste is slightly tart, very sweet, the berry is crispy and juicy.
Photos of the best grape varieties: Rumba variety, yellow subspecies
Photos of the best grape varieties: Rumba variety, pink subspecies
The grape that is worthy of your attention is Tason. The variety is quite old, but does not lose its relevance. Bunches of grapes are large, their weight is from 1 to 1.5 kg. The grapes are white, skin color with a light amber sunny "tan." The weight of one berry is 7-9 g. The taste is very sweet with a pronounced muscat shade. The bones are small, almost invisible.
The bush withstands temperatures up to -22 ° C. Berries ripen in 100-110 days. "Tason" is considered one of the most delicious early grape varieties. 30 plants are usually left on one plant.
The variety has high transportability. Due to its high precocity, he was one of the first to appear on the shelves. Due to its excellent taste, Tason has a leading position among commercial grape varieties.
Grape variety "Tason" photo
A review of the best grape varieties of raisin-type raisins
In recent years, raisins of American selection are gaining great popularity in Russia. One of the best grapes of the raisin-type raisins is Spartan. The weight of the brush reaches 600 g. The fruits are suitable for processing to raisins or wine, as well as for fresh consumption. The grapes are white, its taste is sweet and sour with a touch of muscat.
The variety winters well on the gazebo, as it withstands frosts up to 35 ° C. The plant is highly resistant to fungal diseases. He loves sunny places, but can grow in partial shade.
Raisin-raisin Spartan grapes
Another great seedless grape variety is Reline Pink Sidlis. The berries are bright pink in color, rounded in shape, flattened slightly below. The weight of one berry is 3 g, the weight of the brush is 400-500 g, up to 40 brushes can be left on one adult bush.
The taste of berries is sweet, and the aroma with a touch of labrusque. Due to the high sugar content of the berries, excellent raisins are obtained. Also, this variety is used in the preparation of semi-sweet red or dessert wine to give a ruby color to the finished drink.
Best grape varieties: Relins Pink Sidlis photo
An overview of the best grape varieties for winemaking
For the preparation of red nutmeg wine, the Black Pearl variety is ideal. It withstands frosts up to 26 ° C. The fruits are small, bright blue. The taste has a pronounced muscat shade, the taste is sour, so grapes are often used in the preparation of dry wine.
Grape variety "Black Pearl" photo
Excellent dessert wine can be prepared from grapes "Livadia black." On the palate there are light notes of nutmeg. When fully ripened, the berry becomes a dark blue color. Wine from this variety is obtained an amazing ruby color. The taste of the finished drink contains fruity notes.
Initially, the variety was cultivated only in the Crimea, but wine growers managed to significantly expand the geography of cultivation. Bushes withstand frosts up to 26 ° C without loss of crop. An important feature of the variety is the loss of taste when overripe. Therefore, the crop must be harvested in a timely manner.
Wine grapes "Livadia black"
Variety "Dubliansky" - one of the best grapes for making white muscat wine. The color of a ripe berry is amber, sometimes with a pale pink tint. The skin is thin, and the flesh is fleshy and aromatic.
Sleeping kidneys do not freeze at -31 ° C. Therefore, this variety is suitable for cultivation in climates with cold winters. The bush grows well in partial shade. Ripe berries can be on the bush for up to two weeks, so the harvest is stretched over time.
Grapes "Dubliansky", photo of the best grape varieties
