Albina grape is a hybrid variety developed by Ukrainian breeder Anatoly Leonidovich Bachinsky by crossing the varieties 'Podarunok Zaporiyia' and 'Kishmysh Zimostoyky'. This variety is distinguished by its early ripening — from 115 to 125 days, which allows for harvesting within a short period. The vines are vigorous and highly productive: each shoot forms up to two large clusters weighing from 600 to 1200 grams, sometimes reaching two kilograms. The berries are large, oval-shaped, yellow in color, weighing 10 to 14 grams, with dense, crisp white flesh and 2-3 seeds.
Albina has a harmonious flavor with an excellent balance of sugar and acidity, with sugar content reaching 25%. The berry skin is strong but not rigid, ensuring good transportability and allowing the berries to retain their consumer qualities on the vine for more than two months. The variety has high cold resistance — down to -27...-28 °C — making it resistant to harsh winters and ensuring stable fruiting.
The variety is also characterized by resistance to major grape diseases, although research into resistance to mildew, oidium, and gray mold is ongoing. Berry shattering is minimal, and the plant's flower is female. Due to the combination of early ripening, high yield, excellent flavor, and cold resistance, Albina grape is a promising choice for cultivation in regions with moderate climates.
