YEKATERINODARSKY

The Yekaterinodarsky grape variety is a technical variety with an early-mid maturity period, obtained through the crossbreeding of Cabernet and Northern Saperavi. Berries ripen at the end of August, allowing this variety to be used for producing ordinary white table wines, dessert wines, and cognacs. Bunches have medium size, a conical shape, and medium density, sometimes loose. Berries are oval, white in color with a pronounced pruina coating, and possess a simple taste profile. Juice sugar content reaches 24.5–26 g/100 cm³ with acidity around 5.1 g/dm³, indicating high sugar accumulation and excellent suitability for winemaking. The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness, allowing it to be grown without winter cover, which significantly simplifies agronomy in regions with a moderately cold climate. Leaves are of medium size, round in shape, and moderately lobed, with weak webby hairs on the lower surface. Yield per bush is 10–11 kg, which is a high figure. Additionally, the variety exhibits increased resistance to diseases such as mildew, gray rot, and white rot, reducing the need for frequent treatments and enhancing cultivation eco-friendliness. Productivity management studies showed that Yekaterinodarsky quickly accumulates sugar and has high shoot productivity. Optimization of load and pruning length of fruiting vines contributes to increased yield and improved berry quality. The variety also shows tolerance to phylloxera root form, making it promising for cultivation in various conditions. All these characteristics make Yekaterinodarsky grape an attractive choice for grape growers focused on producing high-quality technical grapes with high resistance and stable yield.