Grapes Cardinal: attractive features

Grapes Cardinal first appeared in California in the distant 1939-th year. At the moment it has become popular on the territory of all countries, but it is especially loved in the majestic France, bright Italy and the sunny shores of the Krasnodar Territory, as this grape variety is widely used to create exquisite bouquets of wines and a variety of wine drinks that will win hearts Even real gourmets and connoisseurs of winemaking.

Grapes characteristics Cardinal

The speed of maturation is early.

The taste of the grapes is sweet-sour.

The size of the berries is quite large.

The size of the vine is large, refers to tall species.

The color of the grapes is violet-red.

The shape of the berries is soft, rounded.

The number of bones is small.

Resistance to frost is average.

Grape variety Cardinal ripens much earlier than other varieties: approximately in the middle of August you can already enjoy the taste of its fruits. Usually heavy brushes cover fairly large, fleshy and juicy berries. Only one bunch of grape weighs about 500 grams. In this regard, in order not to harm the berries, and also to prevent the caking of the grapes themselves, during its cultivation one must not forget about special supports for the heaviest clusters.

All the berries on the bunches ripen unevenly enough, but after they become bright and juicy, they will surprise their master with an impressive size: from 2 to 3 cm, and with constant and proper care can grow up to 4 cm. In addition, the surface of berries is simply amazing Its beauty. All of it is glossy, smooth and as if varnished.

Grapes Cardinal of this brown-red color, with a reddish-violet hue. The taste of its unusual berries can be described as juicy, but without any streaks, fresh, like a real morning cool, sweetish, but not at all sugary. Their flesh is unusually resilient, but at the same time it is not solid at all, but there is practically no smell (although a clear light haze of muscat is felt). Another peculiarity of this variety is that there are practically no bones in the berries, and if they are large enough and tart, and meet, they are easy to see, so you can give the grapes to Cardinal without any fear of giving to small children.

How to distinguish the escape of grapes of this variety?

Escape of grapes of dark brown color, and the leaves are very large, roundish, shiny and slightly wavy. The notches are mostly deep, but they can also be of medium length, and this is not a defect, but a certain feature of selection. The very cut of the petiole is open, nicely fringed with a vein. The marginal and terminal teeth have a triangular shape.

Features of Cardinal Grapes

It is very easy to transport even for long distances due to the fact that dense berries perfectly retain their shape and contents of the fruit. All the bunches are heavy and massive, so during the harvest, you do not have to exert much effort to fill the box completely. The cold, however, he is suffering badly, but to the drought is completely calm. Rapidly stores sugar with augmented top dressing. Cuttings of this variety take root in the soil very quickly and without any difficulties. The most important thing is to observe the appearance and further development of various fungal lesions, since such diseases are the first and main enemy of this variety.

Grape Cardinal, whose photo is presented in the text of our article, will simply amaze you with its unusual refinement and attractiveness. This variety is the choice of a true connoisseur of true taste!