KOKUR WHITE

Kokur White is a universal variety of white grapes belonging to the eco-geographical group of varieties of the Black Sea basin. Its origin has not been established, but it is believed that it may have Greek roots. The grapes are characterized by a medium budburst period and a medium-late ripening period. Leaves are large, deeply lobed, five-lobed, sometimes with 7 or 9 lobes, with dense hairy pubescence on the lower surface. Young shoots are light brown with a nutty tint at the nodes, and flowers are bisexual, which promotes good pollination and fruiting. Clusters of Kokur White are of medium size, conical or cylindro-conical shape, of medium density, with a weight from 160 to 200 grams, which can reach 350 grams with irrigation. Berries are relatively large, oval or egg-shaped, yellowish-green in color with a thin skin of medium density, covered with a light pruina. The pulp is juicy with a simple taste, each berry contains 2-3 seeds. The yield of the variety is high and can reach 100-170 centners per hectare, while the percentage of fruiting shoots is from 55 to 80 percent. The variety has high resistance to oidium and mildew, however it is susceptible to downy mildew and gray mold of berries. Winter hardiness of Kokur White is insufficient, therefore it requires appropriate growing conditions and care. Grapes are widely used for the production of various winemaking materials, including still dry wines, sparkling wine, cognac and grape juice. It can be used both for monovarietal wines and for blends, where the classic partner is the variety Sary Pandas. Fermentation and aging usually take place in stainless steel containers, sometimes with the use of oak barrels, which allows to reveal the unique taste qualities of the wine.