Pino Black grape is a high-yield grape variety originating from France and belonging to the Pinot group. It is a clonal form of the famous Pinot Noir variety, obtained in the 40s of the last century. This variety is characterized by an early ripening period, technical maturity occurs between August 20 and September 5, and the vegetation period lasts about 130—135 days. Pino Black is characterized by high yield, which on average reaches 120—150 centners per hectare, and in favorable years can reach up to 190—220 centners. The variety is frost-resistant and enters the fruiting period early, which makes it attractive for cultivation in various regions with a moderate climate.
Morphologically, Pino Black grapes have medium-sized, rounded leaves with three to five lobes, the upper surface of which is dark green and netted-creased. In autumn, the leaves turn golden or golden-green. Bunches are cylinder-conical, medium-sized, often winged, and very dense, with a short peduncle. Berries are small and medium, rounded, dark blue or blue-violet in color with a waxy bloom, have a thin and sturdy skin, juicy flesh, and a pleasant refreshing taste with a characteristic Pinot-specific tone. The berry flavor is usually sweet and astringent with raspberry-strawberry and cherry notes, which makes this variety ideal for producing fine table and sparkling wine materials.
Successful cultivation of Pino Black requires fertile soil, plenty of sun, and regular watering. It is often planted on slopes where good drainage and ventilation are ensured, which reduces the risk of water stagnation at the roots. Bushes are heavily overgrown with foliage, so regular leaf removal is necessary for better illumination of the bunches. The variety has high resistance to fungal diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew, and is practically not affected by gray rot and tortrix. Flowers are bisexual, which ensures good pollination even in rainy seasons with a small number of insect pollinators.
