The Cardinal grape first appeared in California back in 1939. At this point in time, it has become popular in all countries, but it is especially loved in majestic France, vibrant Italy and on 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 can win hearts even true gourmets and connoisseurs of winemaking.
Characteristics of Cardinal grapes
Ripening speed - early.
The taste of grapes is sweet and sour.
The size of the berries is quite large.
The size of the vine is large, belongs to tall species.
The color of grapes is purple-red.
The shape of the berries is soft, rounded.
Small number of seeds.
Frost resistant -average.
The Cardinal grape variety ripens much earlier than other varieties: around mid-August, you can already enjoy the taste of its fruits. Usually heavy brushes cover rather large, fleshy and juicy berries. Only one bunch of such grapes weighs about 500 grams. In this regard, in order not to harm the berries, as well as to prevent the grapes from caking, during its cultivation one must not forget about special supports for the heaviest bunches.
All berries on bunches ripen quite unevenly, but after they become bright and juicy, they will surprise their owner with an impressive size: from 2 to 3 cm, and with constant and proper care they can grow up to 4 cm. In addition This surface of the berries is simply striking in its beauty. All of it is glossy, smooth and varnished.
Grapes Cardinal true brown-red color, with a reddish-purple hue. The taste of its extraordinary berries can be described as juicy, but without any smudges, fresh, like a real morning coolness, sweetish, but not cloying at all. Their pulp is unusually elastic, but at the same time it is not hard at all, and there is practically no smell (although a transparent light haze of nutmeg is felt). Another feature of this variety is that there are practically no seeds in the berries, and if they are large enough and tart, they are easy to notice, so Cardinal grapes can be given to young children without any fear.
How can I tell if this variety shoots?
The shoot of grapes is dark brown, and the leaves themselves are very large, roundish, shiny and slightly wavy. The cutouts are mostly deep, but can also be of medium length, and this is not a defect, but some selection feature. The petiole notch itself is open, beautifully bordered by a vein. The edge and end teeth are triangular in shape.
Features of the Cardinal grape variety
It is very easy to transport even over long distances due to the fact that dense berries perfectly retain their shape and contents of the fruit. All clusters are heavy and massive, so during the collection it is not necessary to exert much effort in order to fill the box completely. True, he does not tolerate cold well, but he treats drought quite calmly. Accumulates sugar quickly with increased feeding. Cuttings of this variety take root in the soil very quickly and without any difficulty. The most important thing is to observe the appearance and further development of various fungal infections, since it is precisely such diseases that are the first and main enemy of this variety.
Cardinal grapes, the photo of which is presented in the text of our article, will simply amaze you with its extraordinary sophistication and attractiveness. This variety is the choice of a true connoisseur of true taste!
