CITRON CYURUPINSKY

The Citron Cyurupinsky grape variety is a mid-late or early-mid ripening hybrid with high yield and universal usage. The bushes have medium to above-average growth vigor, and the canes ripen well, contributing to stable fruiting. The clusters have a cylindrical-conical or conical shape, medium density, weighing from 300 to 408 grams, sometimes reaching 800-1400 grams, indicating significant yield potential. The leaves are of medium size, medium-lobed, without pubescence on the lower surface.

The berries are medium to large, oval or round in shape, greenish-yellow or yellow in color with a thin and strong skin. The flesh is juicy with a harmonious taste and a distinct citron-musk aroma, which during tasting resembles lemon or citrus. There are from one to two seeds in the berries, and also seedless forms are found. Sugar content reaches 25-27% with acidity of 5-7 g/l, making this grape particularly attractive for producing high-quality dessert wine materials.

The variety is characterized by increased resistance to main diseases and pests, including downy mildew, powdery mildew, grey rot, and tolerance to phylloxera. Winter hardiness is above average, enduring frosts up to -22…-25 °C, which allows growing it in various climatic conditions. The optimal load on the bush is about 30 buds when pruning to 2-4 buds, which contributes to maintaining high quality and quantity of the yield.