Riesling Italian is a technical variety of white grapevine belonging to the West European eco-geographical group. This variety is characterized by a medium-late ripening period, with a vegetation period of about 148-160 days. The vine exhibits high growth vigor, with thin canes and small, smooth leaves with a yellowish margin and elongated teeth. Bunches are cylindrical or cylinder-conical in shape, dense, of medium size, with small light-green berries covered by a thin but strong skin. Berries have a greenish-white color with a yellowish tint and characteristic dark brown dots, juicy flesh, and a harmonious taste with a pronounced aroma, making this variety particularly valuable for producing white wines with a rich bouquet. The Riesling Italian variety is distinguished by high yield and a tendency to fruiting on suckers; however, excessive yield increase can negatively affect fruit quality. The grapevine has good winter hardiness and resistance to spring frosts due to late bud bursting. Meanwhile, the variety is sensitive to phylloxera and susceptible to certain diseases, such as powdery mildew, gray mold, and bacterial cancer, especially under humid weather conditions. Despite this, it withstands winter frosts better and is less susceptible to downy mildew compared to other varieties. Riesling Italian is widely cultivated in various viticulture regions of Europe, including the Balkans, Hungary, Austria, Italy, and other countries. The optimal sugar content in berries is about 17-18%, and acidity is 0.9-1.1%, which allows for the production of wines with a characteristic mineral, floral, and honey aroma. Thanks to its unique properties and taste qualities, this variety is considered one of the kings of vineyards and is used primarily for the production of high-quality white wines.
