Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon: description, care, cultivation and reviews

Grapes cultivated (Vitis vinifera) is a representative of perennial shrub liana. Its technical varieties are grown especially for the production of strong, table and dessert wines. Fresh berries of such grapes because of a peculiar taste in food are not usually used. Technical breeders of this cultural plant breeders have been deduced a lot. And one of the best is Cabernet Sauvignon.

A bit of history

A popular grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon was bred in France in the 17th century. Method of national selection. In this state it is still one of the most common of all technical, cultivated in an industrial way. By popularity at the moment, it is second only to the Merlot grapes. Breeders found that the parents for him when it became the varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

Currently, this wonderful grapes are grown not only in France, but also in many other countries. For example, farmers of the USA, Japan, South America and the Mediterranean countries are engaged in its cultivation. Grow this grapes in Ukraine, as well as in Russia.

Technical Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes : Variety Description

The teeth of the grape leaves of this variety are very large. Because of the strong dissection and rounded edges, the plates look "lace". The flowers of the Cabernet Sauvignon are bisexual, and the bunches are rather loose, but neat. The berries of this variety are small - about 1.5 cm in diameter. The bunches themselves can grow to a length of up to 15 cm, and widths up to 8 cm. They are usually cylindrical (sometimes conical). In some cases, a wing can form on the bunches.

Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape variety, which, among other things, is distinguished by the following characteristic features:

• Light green with a reddish hue of the color of the leaves;

• Not too large dark blue berries with coarse skin;

• Strong sprawling shoots.

A little bit about the taste

Cabernet Sauvignon - a variety of grapes, whose berries are not used in fresh food. It's all a matter of special herbal tartness to their taste. The smell of the berry has a characteristic nightshade. Their taste slightly resembles currant. Approximately the same qualities are different and made from berries Sauvignon wine. Ready-made drink turns tart with a barely perceptible odor of nightshade.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Cabernet Sauvignon, among other things, include:

• Unpretentiousness in care;

• Relative frost resistance;

• Immunity to mildew and phylloxera.

This grapes is also appreciated for the fact that it practically does not rot (even during prolonged rains in autumn). To the shortcomings Cabernet Sauvignon refers to the tendency to shatter the ovaries and the peas.

Biological features

The variety of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes refers to the group of late ripening varieties. In the southern regions of Russia and Ukraine, its harvest is usually collected in early-mid October. Ripening time for berries for making table wines is about 140 days, dessert - 160 days.

The cuttings of this variety are rooted quickly and without problems. His shoots are very good ripening. The yield in Cabernet Sauvignon is about 60-70 centner / ha.

Berry characteristics

The taste of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, as already mentioned, has a tart, currant. The sugar content of the juice of its berries is usually 20 g / 100 cm ³ , and the acidity is 9 g / dm ³ . In particularly favorable, not too rainy years with warm spring, the value of the first indicator can increase to 24 g / 100 cm ³ .

Varieties of Cabernet

Of course, at different times was conducted with a culture such as Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, selection. The description of the variety given above allows one to judge it as one of the best for today of all technical. Currently, in different parts of the world the following forms of this popular grapes are grown:

• Cabernet Cortis. This variety was bred by crossing Sauvignon and Mörzling. This grape ripens on 138-140 days after flowering. Its distinctive feature is high yield.

• Cabernet North. The berries of this variety ripen before Sauvignon - in the middle of September. Its distinctive feature is frost resistance (up to -27 C). The grapes of this grapes are very small (100 grams), and the bushes are slightly grown.

• Cabernet the King. The advantage of this variety is that its flowers bloom later than Sauvignon's. Therefore, it is less susceptible to the negative impact of spring frosts.

• Cabernet Michurinsky. This is early-ripening grapes, the harvest of which can be harvested after 115-125 days after flowering. The advantages of this variety include high frost resistance (up to -29 C).

• Cabernet Jura. From this variety, very delicious wines with an unusual bouquet are obtained. Its advantage is that it is very resistant to various infectious diseases.

Selecting a landing site

The soil and conditions of cultivation of the Cabernet variety are absolutely undemanding. However, they feel best on the southern slopes on nutrient soils. If there is no natural elevation on the site, one can make an artificial one. Planting grapes Cabernet Sauvignon is better rows from north to south in a well-lit, ventilated area.

As a rootstock for this variety, the following are commonly used:

• "Riparia 3309";
• "Riparia 101-14";
• "Kober 5BB";
• "Berlanderi Teleki 8B".

How to care

Plant grapes of this variety can be both in autumn and in spring. The width between the rows should be about 3-4 m. For a warm season, this grapes must be fed several times. As a fertilizer is best to use organic. The last feeding of grapes is carried out in the middle of July. The introduction of fertilizers at a later time can stimulate unnecessary vegetation, which will delay the further development of the grapes.

During the ripening of berries grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon requires frequent watering. The periodicity of moistening of the soil under it depends on the climatic features of this particular region. Do not overdo it with watering. Otherwise, berries can lose their special taste. The last time the soil under the grapes is moistened in autumn.

Formation of a bush

Experts advise you to carry out a short pruning of annual shoots of grapes of this class. In this case, the fruiting of the vines will significantly increase as a result of activation of the lower eyes. Although at a high yield this grape practically does not lose its taste, it is recommended to slightly reduce the length of its fruit shooters. This will reduce the load on the bush.

Cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon usually on high stems. In this case, several young growths are left to hang freely. Crop annual shoots in this case by about 5-6 eyes.

Reviews about grapes

The grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon, whose characteristic was given above, quality, is simply excellent. Therefore, the reviews about him on the network are extremely positive. From the berries of this grape comes just fine wine - spicy, tart, pleasant to the taste.

Actually, this variety was recognized not only because it is possible to prepare such an exquisite drink from it. The vine-growers recall it and how very unpretentious and productive. When grown, this culture does not cause any trouble. The only thing sort of grapes Cabernet Sauvignon is desirable to periodically process from spider mites and from pruritus. It is recommended to use standard insecticides.

Of course, this grape is cultivated not only in an industrial way. Grow it and the gardeners in their suburban areas. If desired, wine from it can be cooked, including by yourself.

Instead of concluding

Thus, we have found out with what qualities the Cabernet grapes differ (with varieties). Description of the form of Sauvignon and others, given above, makes it possible to judge this culture as one of the most suitable for the production of vintage wines. Cultivation of these varieties along with Merlot allows you to get drinks with excellent taste, exquisite and expensive. And consequently, their cultivation both in industrial conditions and in private suburban areas is an expedient and profitable business.