Variety Atos

Atos is a hybrid form of amateur breeding by V. K. Bondarchuk (Talisman × Kodrianka). It ripens very early, in 90–100 days: the first clusters are picked at the end of July or the beginning of August. The cluster is conical, of medium density, usually 600–1200 g, more under good conditions. The berries are dark blue, almost black, nipple-shaped or elongated-egg-shaped, 10–15 g. The flesh is juicy and firm, the taste harmonious, the skin firm but almost unnoticeable when chewing; sugar content up to 19%. The berries do not crack after rain.

The bush is vigorous (medium-vigorous in some descriptions), the vine ripens well, the flower is hermaphroditic, yields are high. Pruning to 6–8 buds and a load of 30–35 buds per bush are recommended. Resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold ranges from medium to good according to different descriptions, so preventive treatments will not hurt. It withstands frost down to −23 °C, and the vine is covered for winter.