Gárs Lévelű

Gárs Lévelű — a late-ripening technical grape variety belonging to the ecological-geographical group of the Black Sea basin. This variety is widely cultivated in Hungary, especially in the Tokaj region, and also grown in Ukraine, Croatia, and the USA. The vegetation period of the variety lasts 150-160 days with a sum of active temperatures of 2800-3000°C. The vines are vigorous with good cane maturation, contributing to stable yields of 50-70 centners per hectare. However, the variety is sensitive to winter frosts, requiring appropriate agronomic measures when grown in colder regions.

The leaves of Gárs Lévelű are medium-sized, round or three-lobed, with wavy or nearly flat margins, often with a metallic sheen on top and a dense, web-like pubescence underneath. The petiole sinus is open, wide, and lily-shaped. The clusters are cylindrical, elongated, loose, up to 20 cm long, and weakly branched. The berries are small to medium-sized, round, greenish-yellow with a golden hue at maturity. The skin is thin with a slight waxy bloom, and the flesh is juicy and tender. The flavor of the berries is harmonious and refreshing, with high sugar content — under sufficient heat, it reaches 28-30%, with acidity of 7-8 g/l. Over-ripe berries may wilt, further increasing sugar concentration.

Gárs Lévelű exhibits relatively good resistance to downy mildew and phylloxera, but less resistance to oidium and leaf roller. Due to its characteristics, this variety is widely used for producing dessert wines, particularly blended with Furmint in the Tokaj region of Hungary. In Ukraine, wines such as Ay Danil and Alushta are made from this grape. Gárs Lévelű is valued for its high-quality berries and ability to produce wines with rich flavor and aroma.