15 best grape varieties

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Grapes are considered to be a southern culture, but they are often found in the northern regions. Many varieties have been bred that can be grown without any problems in the Moscow region. Moreover, the taste characteristics of the berries growing in this region are in no way inferior to the grapes from the south.

But so that the result does not disappoint, it is important to choose the right variety. Our experts have evaluated various varieties of this culture and selected the best ones. For the convenience of novice winegrowers, they have compiled a rating of varieties suitable for growing in the Moscow region, additionally dividing them into early and mid-season.

Rating of the best grape varieties

Nomination a place Name of product rating
The best grape varieties for the Moscow region 1 Victoria 5.0
2 Tenderness 4.9
3 Transformation 4.8
4 Lowland 4.7
5 Muscat Moskovsky 4.6
The best early grape varieties 1 Anniversary of Novocherkassk 5.0
2 Tason 4.9
3 Summer Muscat 4.8
4 Super Extra 4.7
5 Beauty of the North 4.6
The best mid-season grape varieties 1 Radiant kishmish 5.0
2 Rizamat resistant 4.9
3 Augustine 4.8
4 Lydia 4.7

The best grape varieties for the Moscow region

Grapes are such a culture, the variety of varieties of which is amazing. But the Moscow region is not suitable for growing all of them. The climate here is not always stable. But thanks to the selection of new varieties, this region can now compete with the southern belt for growing grapes.

Victoria

Rating: 5.0

VICTORIA

The first place in the rating is given to the garden grape variety Victoria, which is considered one of the most delicious. The low bush is covered with small dark green leaves, pleasant to the touch. Victoria's bunches are quite large – their weight can be 500-700 g. To prevent strong peas, pollinating varieties are planted nearby.

The berries are quite large (one weight is 6-7 g), oval. Their color is close to crimson-red. If you carefully examine a large berry, then a barely noticeable mesh is visualized, through which the juicy fleshy pulp shines through. Fruits are fragrant, nutmeg notes are felt in the taste.

Winegrowers in the reviews praise the Victoria variety for its high yield and the speed of fruit ripening (115-120 days). Our experts included it in the rating of the best, as this variety tolerates frosts down to -27 ° C, and also has an average resistance to mildew and oidium. Victoria grapes respond well to a variety of cultivation practices.

Advantages

  • berries are large, juicy;
  • there are nutmeg notes in the taste;
  • ripen in 4 months;
  • frost resistance;
  • high productivity.

disadvantages

  • tends to produce small berries with a lack of pollination.

Tenderness

Rating: 4.9

TENDERNESS

Ripening very early, the Tenderness grape variety is in second place in the ranking. His bushes are growing very actively. They are covered with smooth leaves without pubescence, having 3 lobes. The flowers of this variety are bisexual. Bunches are formed of medium size (maximum – 370 g), having a cylindrical-conical shape.

Each oval berry of Tenderness reaches 7 g. Their color is white, almost transparent. The skin is thin, elastic. Beneath it is a tender pulp that melts in the mouth. The fruit has a very harmonious taste. Up to 7-9 kg of harvest is removed from one bush. Tenderness grapes are not particularly sweet and are great for making quality wine.

According to winegrowers, the Tenderness variety is resistant to most field and fungal diseases. Wasps and other pests practically do not attack it. This variety is deservedly in the ranking of the best, because it tolerates frost well and maintains a full harvest at a temperature of -22 ° C. However, for the winter, Tenderness requires mandatory insulation.

Advantages

  • the pulp is tender with a pleasant neutral taste;
  • up to 9 kg of grapes can be removed from one bush;
  • the bush looks harmoniously on any site;
  • high quality wine made from Tenderness;
  • almost one hundred percent immunity to mildew.

disadvantages

  • transportability is low.

Transformation

Rating: 4.8

TRANSFORMATION

The third position of the rating is taken by the candidate for grape varieties – Transfiguration. The breeder Krainov created this hybrid form. The Transfiguration bushes grow vigorously and form a large number of stepchildren. This variety is pollinated independently, since flowers of both sexes are present on the bush. Weighty bunches are formed – from 700 g to 1.5 kg.

Each berry is quite large (weighs 11 g), elongated oval. Ripe grapes are pink in color. There is a whitish coating of wax on the skin. In the taste of the Transfiguration, sweetness is complemented by sourness. When biting a berry, a lot of juice flows out of it and a pleasant aroma is felt. Up to 20 kg of berries are removed from one bush.

Grape growers highly praise this hybrid variety in their reviews for its ability to produce 2 full harvests. Fruits are harvested from the mother bush at the end of August. And already in October it is possible to pick berries from stepchildren. Our experts included it in the rating, since the Preobrazhenie variety adapts well to climatic changes. Fruit buds withstand frost down to -23 ° C. But parasites attack the Transformation quite actively.

Advantages

  • the crop is harvested twice a season;
  • does not need pollinators;
  • does not require special care;
  • soft taste and pleasant aroma.

disadvantages

  • the average degree of damage by pests and diseases.

Lowland

Rating: 4.7

LOWLAND

The fourth position in the rating is given to the Nizin variety. The bush has a special formation, which affects the high level of fruiting. Each stem produces 1-2 clusters containing up to 35 grapes. Up to 24 stems are formed on the bushes. Even novice growers are able to harvest up to 6 kg of grapes from one bush without much effort.

Berries are very large, oval, seedless or no more than two pieces. Their color is purple-red. They are placed on the brush with medium density. When direct sunlight falls on the fruits, they give a beautiful glow. The grapes are colored 2 weeks before the final ripening. The fleshy pulp has a sweet, harmonious taste.

Lovers of this grape variety in the reviews note that the bunches retain their good presentation for a long time, are resistant to transportation and have high taste. The Nizin variety is included in the rating, because it tolerates subzero temperatures perfectly. It is always 100% pollinated, therefore it bears fruit stably, and its grapes are always large.

Advantages

  • large, tasty berries, practically without seeds;
  • the variety does not need pollinators;
  • lends itself well to transportation;
  • good disease resistance.

disadvantages

  • berries are colored 2 weeks earlier than ripen.

Muscat Moskovsky

Rating: 4.6

MUSKAT MOSCOW

The table grape variety Muscat Moskovsky received the fifth position in the rating. The bush grows strongly. It is covered with a large number of large, strongly dissected sheets, which lack pubescence. Cylindrical clusters by weight reach 475 g. On average, up to 4.6 kg are removed from one bush. Muscat Moskovsky needs regular rationing of the harvest.

Berries are oval, light green in color. They have an average size. There are 2-3 bones inside. A medium-thick skin covers the juicy flesh. The berries have a delicate taste and pleasant aroma with nutmeg notes. Harvested in the middle of autumn. High quality dessert wines are made from Muscat Moskovsky.

Winegrowers leave positive reviews about this variety. However, they note that Muscat Moskovsky has poor resistance to mildew and is strongly affected by powdery mildew and anthracnose. But it is included in the rating of the best due to its frost resistance down to -25 ° C and its taste characteristics.

Advantages

  • delicate, aromatic berries;
  • good yield;
  • resistance to winter frost;
  • not afraid of spring frosts.

disadvantages

  • low resistance to diseases and pests.

The best early grape varieties

Although the climatic conditions in the Moscow region are better than in the north, this area is still not particularly suitable for planting vineyards. This is due to the fact that June and half of July are usually hot here, and the second part of summer and early autumn are rainy. This causes the grapes to crack and rot. To avoid this, it is better to plant early maturing varieties.

Anniversary of Novocherkassk

Rating: 5.0

ANNIVERSARY NOVOCHERKASSKA

The grape variety Yubiley Novocherkassk takes the first position in the rating. It takes 110-120 days for the berries to ripen. They harvest at the end of summer. The bush grows strongly and is actively covered with large leaves. The weight of the bunches reaches 0.8-1.6 kg, and in rare cases, up to 3 kg.

The berries are oval, oblong, yellow with a pink color. They look very attractive. On some bushes there may be white with a pink tint or pure pink berries. The fleshy flesh is covered with a relatively dense skin. The taste of the grapes is harmoniously sweet, without any off-flavors. The more ripe the berry, the sweeter it is.

The grapes of this variety have many positive reviews. Growers note that it is frost-resistant (down to -23 ° C). He is not afraid of fungal diseases. Our experts included it in the rating, since the Anniversary of Novocherkassk forms large, dense clusters. And strong grapes are perfectly transported and stored.

Advantages

  • large clusters;
  • sweetish harmonious taste;
  • stable fruiting;
  • berries are transported without problems;
  • good disease resistance;
  • frost resistance.

disadvantages

  • wasps like to attack this variety;
  • requires normalization.

Tason

Rating: 4.9

TASON

The second place in the rating is given to the Tason variety. It ripens in 100-110 days in the Moscow region, and in the south it is harvested in the middle of summer. The Tason grape bush grows strongly. It is covered with dark leaves, which are formed from 5 lobes and have a strong dissection. The bunches are rather large (500-800 g), having a cylindrical-conical shape.

The grapes are oval, white and pink. Moreover, under the direct rays of the sun, a tan appears on them, and in shaded places they remain without staining. In the sun, the berries shine through and have a beautiful amber hue. The bones are so small that they are practically not felt. The skin is moderately dense and hardly felt during meals. It covers the crispy, juicy flesh. The taste is dominated by sweetness, and the aroma has notes of nutmeg.

Winegrowers in their reviews note that among the early ripening Tason is the most delicious variety. This grape deserves to be ranked among the best, because it is resistant to gray rot, tolerates frosts well down to -22 ° C, always gives large fruits and is well transported. It appears on the market earlier than other varieties.

Advantages

  • sweet taste, nutmeg notes in the aroma;
  • dynamic ripening;
  • attractive berries;
  • well transported;
  • can grow in any climatic conditions.

disadvantages

  • frost resistance is not very high.

Summer Muscat

Rating: 4.8

MUSKAT SUMMER

The Muscat summer grape variety, belonging to the dining room, is in third position in the ranking. It takes 110-125 days to ripen. When it grows in the Moscow region, the fruits can be harvested in early autumn. The bushes of this grape grow strongly. Some are up to 3 meters high. All shoots have fruits.

Bunches of Muscat summer grapes weigh from 500 g to 1 kg. Their shape is cylindrical with a loose arrangement of grapes. The berries are rather large and oblong. If the fruits ripen in the shade, they will be amber white. And on the sunny side, they acquire a bright amber color. The skin is quite dense, but it is quite possible to eat it. It covers the juicy and fleshy flesh.

Fans of this variety in their reviews note that the bushes feel good even at -23 ° C, but it should still be covered for the winter. It is moderately resistant to diseases. The Muscat summer grape variety deservedly turned out to be in the ranking of the best, since it is unpretentious in care, perfectly decorates the yard and has high transportability.

Advantages

  • special rich nutmeg taste;
  • bisexual flowers;
  • the vine ripens well;
  • bears fruit effectively;
  • well transported.

disadvantages

  • the skin on the berries is quite dense;
  • is affected by the root phylloxera.

Super Extra

Rating: 4.7

SUPER EXTRA

The fourth place in the rating is given to the amateur grape variety – Super Extra (the second name is Citrine). Harvest in early August. Even a small number of warm months does not prevent this grape variety from bearing fruit well. Bushes of the Super Extra variety grow strongly. Each bunch weighs between 500 g and 1.5 kg.

The berries are white, egg-shaped, rather large (7-8 g). The skin is medium in density and thickness. Under it is juicy and fleshy pulp, which has a very harmonious taste. Super Extra has a high yield, but it has a tendency to peas, so special agronomic techniques cannot be neglected.

Winegrowers in the reviews note that this variety has excellent taste characteristics and has a high yield. It was included in the rating of the best for the fact that the strong skin of the berries facilitates the transportation of the crop with almost no loss. The variety is great for beginner winegrowers, as it takes root well and does not require special care. Super Extra can withstand temperatures down to -23 ° C.

Advantages

  • the taste is pleasant, sweetish;
  • high fruiting;
  • does not lose its presentation during transportation;
  • increased resistance to disease.

disadvantages

  • tendency to pea.

Beauty of the North

Rating: 4.6

BEAUTY OF THE NORTH

The white grape variety Krasa Severa took the fifth place in the rating. The berries ripen in 110 days. They contain a lot of folic acid, therefore Krasa Severa is positioned as a medicinal grape. The bushes grow strongly. Shoots ripen well. The bunches are quite large, conical and branching.

The berries are most often white, but they have a pinkish tint. They are usually large, oval in shape. The skin is thin on one side, but rather strong. There is astringency or herbaceous taste in it. It covers the fleshy, juicy flesh. The overall flavor of the berry can be described as simple. A delicious juice is prepared from the Beauty of the North that does not require the addition of sugar.

Fans of this variety in their reviews note that Krasa Severa is in constant demand in the market. Our experts have included it in the rating of the best, since it is well transported and may not deteriorate for a long time after harvest. The variety can withstand frosts down to -24-25 ° C, and Krasa Severa exhibits increased resistance to gray rot.

Advantages

  • contains a lot of folic acid;
  • at high humidity, the berries do not rot on the bush for a long time;
  • high fruiting;
  • good transportability.

disadvantages

  • under heavy rains, the berry gives a crackle.

The best mid-season grape varieties

Some mid-season varieties are also suitable for the Moscow region. But they need to be selected very thoughtfully, since not every species will have time to mature before the first frost.

Radiant kishmish

Rating: 5.0

KISHMISH RADIANT

The first place in the rating is deservedly occupied by the grape variety – Radiant Kishmish. Its fruits ripen in 125-130 days. The bushes grow medium, and sometimes very strongly. The average weight of a bunch is 500 g. They are shaped like a cylinder or a cone. Their density is average, the berries are loosely arranged.

The berries are not very large, oblong. The weight of each grape does not exceed 4-5 g. The color is pink or reddish. The pulp is firm, fleshy, gives a lot of juice. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness. Muscat notes are noticeable in the aroma. The variety is suitable for long-term storage. Radiant kishmish is quite demanding to care for.

Experienced and novice growers speak well of this variety. Our experts included it in the rating of the best, since radiant Kishmish consistently brings a lot of harvest. Its clusters look very attractive and retain their presentation for a long time during storage. Its taste characteristics are also excellent. But Kishmish Radiant can withstand low temperatures only within -15-18 ° C.

Advantages

  • beautiful bunches;
  • lack of seeds in berries;
  • excellent taste characteristics;
  • good transportability.

disadvantages

  • poor resistance to temperature drop and disease.

Rizamat resistant

Rating: 4.9

RIZAMAT SUSTAINABLE

The second position of the rating was taken by the Rizamat stable variety. Its ripening period is early middle – late August or early September. It belongs to the table-raisin varieties. The Rizamata bush grows very dynamically and requires constant care. The flower is bisexual. The bunches are quite large (800-1000 g). The density of the berries is average. The shape is conical, branched.

Each berry weighs 14 g. Their shape is cylindrical. The color is pink, with one barrel always darker. The berries are covered with a waxy bloom of medium density. The dense and crispy flesh is covered with a thin skin. Even fully ripe, the bunches continue to hang on the branches for a long time, without shedding. Wasps do not particularly attack them either.

In their reviews, lovers of this variety note that in order to obtain a high-quality harvest, Rizamat grapes require maintaining a high agricultural background. The variety was ranked among the best for its pleasant taste, color of berries and their presentation. High quality raisins are obtained from this variety, which look attractive and have good taste characteristics.

Advantages

  • the berries are delicious, crispy;
  • well stored and transported;
  • it makes an excellent raisin.

disadvantages

  • with drops in humidity, the berries crack;
  • low resistance to disease and frost.

Augustine

Rating: 4.8

AUGUSTIN

The table grape variety Augustine is in third place in the ranking. It ripens towards the end of August. The Augustine bush grows strongly. It contains flowers of both sexes. It pollinates well even in bad weather. The leaves are almost round, weakly dissected, have 3 lobes. The vine is reddish-brown in color and speckled. Bunches are conical in shape, weighing 400-800 g.

The color of the grapes is amber yellow. They are covered with a waxy coating. When direct sunlight hits them, they seem to glow from within. Their shape is elongated, oval. The pulp is firm, fleshy. The aroma of the grapes is pleasant, and the taste is sweet. Ripe fruits continue to hang on the bush for up to 14 days.

Fans of Augustine in the reviews note that it is great for fresh consumption. It is also actively used to decorate the site. We included him in the rating of the best, because he has increased resistance to disease and frost. And this variety is famous for its unpretentious care. It has an excellent presentation and is well transported.

Advantages

  • beautiful appearance of a bush and berries;
  • stable high yields;
  • resistance to disease and frost;
  • good transportability;
  • not prone to peas;
  • the bush requires minimal maintenance.

disadvantages

  • after heavy rains, the berries crack.

Buffalo

Rating: 4.7

LYDIA

In fourth place is the universal grape variety – Buffalo. It ripens in the first half of September. The bush grows strongly. The leaves of this variety have strong pubescence. The bush contains flowers of both sexes. The bunches are not very large – they reach 200-500 g in weight. They have a conical shape and a loose arrangement of berries.

The berries are small, oval and black in color. On the palate, there are notes of strawberry. They are eaten fresh or delicious juices and compotes are prepared. Berries contain a lot of sugar, and the acidity is not very high, so this variety is great for making wine.

Winegrowers in the reviews note that Buffalo is unpretentious in care. It does not require special agronomic techniques to maintain growth or maturation. It is also distinguished by good crossing with other varieties of this culture. Buffalo grapes were ranked among the best due to their frost resistance and original taste.

Advantages

  • original strawberry flavor in berries;
  • does not need shelter for the winter;
  • suitable for making juices and wine.

disadvantages

  • rough skin on berries.

Lydia

Rating: 4.6

LYDIA

The mid-season variety Lydia ranks fifth in the ranking. It takes 150-160 days for the berries to ripen. Bushes grow medium. The leaves are green, weakly dissected. Felt pubescence is noticeable on the reverse side. The brushes are medium in size (100-110 g) and are tapered. The berries are loosely arranged on it.

The oval-round berries are purple-pink in color. They are very aromatic. Their taste is sweet with a pronounced strawberry flavor. The skin is quite dense. The longer the bunch hangs on the bush, the better the taste of the berries will become.

Lydia's lovers praise her in their reviews for her unpretentious care. They also like the fact that it is possible to consistently collect high yields from the bushes. The wine from this variety is very refined. Lydia is also eaten fresh, juice is squeezed out or compotes are boiled. And this variety is actively used for decorative purposes.

Advantages

  • high rates of fruiting ;;
  • berries tolerate high humidity well;
  • high resistance to diseases;
  • tolerates frost well;
  • suitable for transportation.

disadvantages

  • affected by phylloxera;
  • the crop crumbles if not harvested in time.


Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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