Variety Nizina

Nizina is a hybrid form bred by V. M. Krainov (amateur grape grower). It ripens late: the sources give 125–130 days and the end of August to the beginning of September, and in our catalog Nizina is classed among the late-ripening varieties. The berries take on color about 14 days before they ripen. The cluster is cylindrical or conical, of medium density, on average 650–1200 g, some clusters exceed 1.5 kg. The berries are large, oval, 10–14 g (up to 19–20 g with good care), red-violet with a waxy bloom; the flesh is fleshy-juicy, the skin edible. The taste is harmonious, sweet-and-sour, with a cherry aftertaste; sugar content 17–18%, acidity 8–9 g/l. The berry has 2–3 seeds.

The bush is vigorous, both on its own roots and grafted; the flower is hermaphroditic, no pollinator is needed. Yields are high: 60–80% of shoots bear fruit, and the bush needs crop regulation. Resistance to downy mildew is medium (about 3 points), to powdery mildew 3–3.5 points, and to gray mold it is fairly resistant. The clusters transport well and have a very attractive marketable appearance. Frost resistance down to −23 °C, and the vine is covered for winter.