Grape Ugni Blanc

Ugni Blanc by Derbent Brandy Factory: The Foundation for Exceptional Brandy

Ugni Blanc is a global viticultural icon, serving as the industry standard for high-quality brandy production. The Derbent Brandy Factory (OJSC 'DERBENTSKIJ KON'YaChNYJ KOMBINAT') has successfully adapted this cultivar to the unique terroir of the region, establishing it as a core asset in their production cycle. For professional viticulturists and winemakers, choosing this variety ensures predictable yields and a consistent market demand for high-grade raw materials.

Agrobiological Potential and Resilience

A key advantage of this cultivar, cultivated under the oversight of the Derbent factory, is its remarkable adaptability. Boasting high frost resistance (withstanding temperatures as low as -24°C), the vines demonstrate excellent survival rates even in challenging climatic conditions. With a medium ripening period and hermaphroditic flowers, the variety ensures stable pollination and high yields, making Ugni Blanc a highly attractive option for commercial vineyard development.

Technical Specifications

• Yield: High, facilitating long-term planning for distillation volumes.
• Morphology: Medium-sized clusters (300–500 g) with white berries weighing 2–5 g.
• Resistance: Moderate resistance to downy mildew and botrytis necessitates regular phytosanitary management.
• Type: A technical variety, perfect for producing spirits with a delicate, fruity aromatic profile.

Despite having a moderate growth habit, the vines form a tidy canopy, which simplifies maintenance and mechanical harvesting. Spirits produced by the Derbent Brandy Factory using this grape are renowned for their purity and aging potential, further validating the choice of this variety for southern viticulture.