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If we talk about the usefulness of berries, then chokeberry grapes come first. It is used for the preparation of juices and wine, for medicinal purposes. Black grapes are popular with cosmetologists. Fruits contain the following useful substances:
- Flavonide. Plant polyphenols are better known as pigments. Substances have a calming effect during stress, relieve fatigue, improve brain performance and memory.
- Resveratrol. Natural phytoalexin is found in the peel of the black fruit. The substance inhibits the oxidative process inside the cells of the human body. Reduces the likelihood of tumors and skin cancers.
- Quercetin. The substance is often used in medicine in the manufacture of dietary supplements or food supplements. Flavonol helps fight swelling and spasms.
Regular consumption of black berries reduces the risk of blood clots. The fruit contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. In cosmetology, berries are used for masks. Useful substances contained in black grapes contribute to the restoration of skin cells, and also increase skin elasticity.
Variety overview
The varieties of black grapes presented in the rating in alphabetical order will help novice gardeners decide on the choice of a suitable crop for their site.
Alden
To consider black grapes, a description of the variety, a photo, let’s start with Alden. The culture is medium early. Ripening of berries occurs in the twentieth of August. The clusters are small, the average weight is from 300 to 400 g. The shape of the brush is conical. The berries are not close to each other. The shape of the berry is rounded, slightly elongated. The mass of one fruit is about 6 g. The skin is dense when ripe, it acquires a dark purple color.
The pulp is tender, juicy, but there are few mucous substances. It tastes and smells like the famous Isabella variety. The berry contains sugar – 21 g / 100 cm3, acids – 6 g/cm3. The vine matures in a season. The bushes are vigorous with 96% of fruitful shoots. The variety withstands temperatures down to -27оC. The culture is resistant to fungal diseases. The purpose of the berries is universal. Grapes are usually eaten fresh or used for wine.
Athos
A new variety of grapes with black berries was bred recently, but has already taken root among many domestic gardeners. By origin, Athos is considered a hybrid. Parents are two popular varieties: Kodryanka and Talisman. According to the ripening period, the grapes are considered early. Harvesting begins 100 days after the awakening of the kidneys. Brushes are able to hang on the vine after maturation for about a month without losing their presentation. At the same time, the berries do not attract wasps.
The fruits and clusters are large. The mass of one bunch reaches 1,5 kg. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, elongated with a thin nose. Grapes are very sweet. When eaten, almost no acid is felt. Berries are not subject to pea.
The vine is growing fast. The bush must be constantly formed in order to prevent thickening. Grapes are resistant to all fungal diseases except gray rot. Winter hardiness is good. The vine withstands frosts up to -24оC.
Base
Looking for varieties of wine black grapes, it is worth stopping at the American hybrid Baz. The culture was bred by crossing Shasla pink and Mills. The variety is quite old. Year of origin – 1962. The berries ripen at the end of September. Baz table grapes are already rare in their homeland, preserved only by private gardeners. The culture is practically not affected by fungal diseases. The shape of the berries is spherical. The pulp is juicy with an isabelle taste.
Balabanovskiy
The parents of the mid-early black grape variety are Wilder and Muscat Hamburg. Harvest ripening begins 125 days after bud break. Usually harvesting time falls at the end of August. The vine is vigorous, the bushes are sprawling. The brushes grow small, weighing a maximum of 150 g. The shape of the cluster is indefinite, sometimes similar to a cylinder. The berries are loosely collected. The mass of one fruit is about 5 g. The shape of the berry is round.
The pulp of chokeberry grapes is strongly mucous. The taste is dominated by strawberry aroma. The skin is quite strong. The variety can rightly be called black wine grapes, since small berries are rarely used fresh for consumption. The pulp of the fruit contains sugar 21 g/100 cm3 and acids 9 g/dm3. The vine is cut into 5 eyes. Bushes withstand frosts up to – 27оC. The total load on the bush is a maximum of 40 eyes.
Delight black
Considering the description and photo of black grape varieties, we will focus on the medium-early culture, the clusters of which begin to ripen on the 125th day. The brushes are large, cylindrical in shape. The berries are spherical, slightly elongated, tightly collected in bunches. Bushes vigorous. For the full development of the vine, you need a lot of free space. During the season, the lashes have time to ripen.
The first brush with good care may appear already in the second year after planting a grape seedling. The bush throws out only female flowers. For fertilization, another variety of pollinator must be planted nearby. The yield of grapes reaches 200 c/ha. The vine is not affected by mildew and oidium, but is afraid of gray rot. Bushes withstand frosts up to -25оC. In cold regions, the vine is covered for the winter.
Giovanni
Represents varieties of early black grapes handsome Giovanni. Berries ripen 100 days after bud break. The clusters are large, weighing about 1,2 kg. Fruit color is dark cherry. The berries are cylindrical, strongly elongated. The taste is dominated by nutmeg aroma. The skin is of medium density, but not very hard when chewed.
Coderianka
Harvest early grape varieties ready for harvest 110 days after bud break. Clusters grow in different sizes, weighing from 0,4 to 1,5 kg. The berries are large, oval, strongly elongated. The fleshy pulp is highly saturated with juice. The sugar content is about 19%.
Bushes of black grapes are characterized by strong growth. The vine matures in a season. To oidium, mildew and other diseases, the variety has an average resistance. The vine can withstand temperatures as low as -22оC. The variety is best grown in the southern regions or take care of a good shelter for the winter.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Considering late black grape varieties, photos and descriptions, you should pay attention to Cabernet Sauvignon. The culture is high yielding. The fruits are good for making wine. The variety is resistant to severe frosts, rarely affected by fungal diseases. The shape of the berries is spherical. The fruits are tightly collected in the brush. The dark blue skin of the berry is covered with a white coating. Juicy pulp has almost no color. Coloring pigments are contained in the skin. The taste of berries is nightshade.
Merlot
Worthy represents the group of black wine grapes Merlot. Brushes ripen early, about 100 days after the start of foliage blooming. The popularity of grapes is due to the good frost resistance of the vine. Bushes are rarely affected by diseases. Ripe berries turn black and blue. The skin is covered with white bloom. The pulp is mucous, transparent with a lilac shade. The coloring blue pigment is found in the skin of the fruit.
Muscat of Hamburg
Even if you just look at the photo of black Muscat Hamburg grapes, we can conclude that the variety is large-fruited. Brushes grow in the shape of a cone. The berries are dark blue with a black tint. The skin is covered with white bloom. The ripening of the brushes begins in the last days of July. In early August, you can harvest.
Clusters weigh on average about 750 g. The pulp of the berries contains about 20% sugar. The vine tolerates wintering well. Grapes love top dressing with ashes.
Odessa souvenir
Looking for the best delicious varieties of black grapes, it is worth trying to grow an Odessa souvenir. However, the culture is more popular among gardeners in the southern regions. Late variety. The ripening of grape berries begins 145 days after the start of foliage blooming. In the south, the vine has time to fully mature before the onset of cold weather. The bushes are compact, the vine grows with medium intensity.
Brushes grow medium in size, but are compensated by large berries. Fruits are oval, elongated. Juicy pulp contains up to 16% sugar. Grapes are famous for the pleasant taste of Muscat with a hint of blackthorn. The yield index is 100 q/ha. Bushes are rarely affected by mildew, as well as gray rot.
Odessa black
Late-ripening black grape variety is more suitable for growing in the southern regions. In the northern regions, the brushes and young lashes do not have time to mature. Bush of medium height. The flowers of the vine throw out bisexual, which eliminates the need to plant a pollinator nearby.
The berries are small, spherical in shape. The dense skin is covered with a white coating on top. The pulp is slimy, juicy. On the palate there is a cherry aroma with a hint of blackthorn. Bushes winter well and are rarely exposed to diseases.
original black
The black grape variety is considered to be a medium-late crop in terms of ripening. Depending on weather conditions, the crop is ready for harvest in 135-150 days. Brushes grow weighing about 0,9 kg. The fruit is elongated in the form of a cone with a rounded thin nose. The berry weighs about 10 g.
There is little sugar in the pulp, but the fruits are very tasty. Clusters plucked from the bush can be stored, but the berries crack during transportation. The vine can withstand temperatures as low as -24оC. Spreading bushes, strongly growing. Shoots have time to ripen in a season.
On the video review of the variety Original black:
Pinot Noir
Late variety of black grapes ripens in 150 days from the moment of awakening of the kidneys. Bushes tolerate wintering well. The grape variety is distinguished by a rounded leaf shape with a wrinkled surface. The berries are small, spherical, sometimes slightly elongated. The skin is dark blue with a slight white coating. The variety is very capricious in cultivation. Grapes love coolness, and also grow better on gentle slopes.
Black Pearl
In terms of ripening, the variety is considered medium early. In the southern regions, the crop is harvested from the third decade of August and all of September. The clusters are small, weighing about 500 g. The berry is round, small. The fruits are used to make wines. Bushes are able to survive frosty winters, but are subject to fungal diseases. For prevention, grapes are treated with fungicides.
Conclusion
The video provides an overview of different grape varieties:
A feature of most varieties of black grapes is a strong skin that is felt when chewing the berry. It may have a pronounced acidity or astringency. However, it is in the skin that contains coloring pigments and most of the beneficial substances.