KANDAVASTA

Kandavasta is a local grape variety grown in the Republic of Crimea, belonging to the table use category. It is characterized by a medium ripening period and is primarily used for producing table and fortified wines. The bushes are vigorous, with medium-sized, five-lobed leaves covered with strong bristly pubescence. Bunches have a medium mass of about 250 grams, cylindrical or conical in shape, with medium density or dense. Berries are round, yellow-green in color, with thin skin and juicy flesh; the average berry weight is approximately 2.7 grams. Inside the berries, there are medium-sized seeds, and the juice is colorless. The variety differs in good technological indicators: sugar content in berries reaches 21.9 g per 100 cm³, and titratable acids - 6.6 g per dm³. Wines from Kandavasta grapes have a straw color with a moderately expressed aroma, in which shades of green apple are perceived. The taste of the wines is moderate fullness and harmonious. The average yield of the variety is about 104 centners per hectare. Kandavasta has a medium degree of resistance to fungal diseases such as mildew, oidium, and gray rot. The variety also features good winter hardiness, withstanding minimum temperatures down to -21 degrees Celsius. Despite its positive qualities, Kandavasta is a rare variety and is found primarily in collection plantings. Its unique characteristics make it valuable for producing wines with harmonious taste and aroma, which is especially important for winemakers working with Crimean grape varieties.