KRONA grape represents a native Crimean wine variety with vigorous bushes and mid-late ripening period. Leaves are large, funnel-shaped, five-lobed, with a large-wrinkled upper surface and no visible pubescence underneath. The flower is functionally female or hermaphroditic depending on the source. Bunches are medium-sized, conical, medium density, and weigh about 263 grams. Berries are medium-sized, weakly oval or narrowly elliptical, dark blue or dark red-purple, with firm skin of medium thickness and juicy flesh with good sugar accumulation. Seeds are large, usually 2-3 pieces, firmly held in the flesh.
The KRONA variety is distinguished by the harmonious taste of berries and high sugar content (about 22 g/100 cm3) at harvest maturity, as well as a moderate acidity level (about 6.1 g/dm3). Yield is average, approximately 58 centners per hectare. The variety is susceptible to fungal diseases to a weak or medium degree, which requires attention during cultivation. Wine from this variety is characterized by dark ruby color, fullness, and a harmonious taste, making it valuable for producing quality wines, including used for improving "Black Doctor" wine.
KRONA is a technical grape variety recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus region. Its vigorous growth and resistance to some diseases make it attractive to winemakers seeking a stable and quality harvest. Due to its organoleptic properties and berry characteristics, the KRONA variety holds a worthy place among wine grape varieties.
