ANAIT

The Anait grape variety is a late-ripening variety with a maturation period from bud break to full berry ripeness of 137-145 days at an active temperature sum of about 3200°С. Bushes of this variety are vigorous, with large, almost round leaves that have a funnel-shaped form, a weakly netted-crenated surface, and partial pubescence on the lower side. Bunches are large, cylindro-conical, of medium density, and the berries are large, oval, white in color with an attractive pink suntan on the sunny side. The berry skin is thin but strong, covered with a layer of pruin, which gives them additional protection and attractiveness.

The Anait variety is characterized by good yield, reaching 250 centners per hectare and more, as well as good shoot ripening (80-90%). The taste of the berries is characterized by a light muscat nuance with an acid-sweet balance, which makes the grape attractive for fresh consumption. In addition, this variety is suitable for the production of white table wines and juices, due to the sugar content of about 20 g/100 cm³ and titratable acids of 6.5 g/dm³. Bunches have an average weight of 800 to 1500 grams, and berries reach a size of about 35 mm, which emphasizes their large-fruitedness and fleshiness.

The resistance of the Anait variety to fungal diseases and pests is assessed as average or low, with high susceptibility to oidium and medium susceptibility to mildew and gray rot. With proper care and fungicide treatment, the risk of disease can be significantly reduced. Frost resistance of the variety is at the level of most Vitis vinifera varieties, withstanding temperatures down to -15°С, and in more severe conditions, winter sheltering is recommended. Drought resistance also corresponds to average indicators for grapes. When grafted, the variety grows well onto rootstocks, which facilitates its cultivation.