Variety Odeskyi Suvenir

Odeskyi Suvenir (Odesa Souvenir) is a table variety bred at the Tairov Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking (Ukraine), obtained by crossing Muscat Hamburg with Moldavian Black. It ripens mid-to-late, in 135–140 days: in September. The cluster is conical, of medium density or loose, 500–700 g. The berries are large, elongated-egg-shaped, with a slight waist, very decorative; dark blue, almost black, with a heavy waxy bloom. The flesh is fleshy-juicy, the skin firm, the taste harmonious with an astringent Muscat aftertaste. The clusters tolerate transport well.

Winter hardiness is medium (the sources give no numerical value), so the vine is covered for winter. The variety is little affected by black spot and berry rot; the sources treat downy and powdery mildew differently — from sensitivity to increased resistance — so we advise planning protective treatments.