Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) ALVIKA

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) 'Alvika'

A promising early variety featuring massive elongated berries, elegant appearance, and high resilience.

The 'Alvika' variety is a modern blue gem among table grapes that immediately stands out in any garden. It was created by crossing the legendary 'Talizman' and 'Velika' varieties, inheriting the best of both: extraordinary size and an attractive berry shape combined with high vigor. It is an ideal choice for growers seeking grapes with high market value, a harmonious flavor, and the ability to withstand both diseases and frost.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Gigantic Berries: Exceptionally large, elongated berries reaching a weight of up to 25 g.
• Attractive Bunches: Large conical clusters with a weight potential of 1.5 – 2 kg.
• High Resistance: Excellent resistance to fungal diseases and frost.
• Vine Storage: Ripe fruits can hang on the vine for a very long time without losing quality.
• Wasp Resistance: The firm skin protects the crop from insect damage.
• Self-fertile with stable ripening in August.

Origin and Breeding

• Crossing: The variety was developed by successfully combining the genetics of 'Talizman' x 'Velika'.

Variety Characteristics

Vine and Growth

• Vigor: Strong and vital. Shoots grow vigorously and feature excellent wood ripening along their entire length.
• Flowers: Hermaphroditic and self-fertile. The variety does not suffer from "shot berries" (milledandage).

Bunches and Berries

• Bunches: Large to huge (average 600 – 900 g, up to 2 kg on older wood). They have a wide-conical shape and range from medium density to loose.
• Berries: Extremely large (20 – 25 g) with dimensions of approx. 42 x 26 mm. Elegant elongated shape and violet-blue color with a waxy bloom.
• Flesh and Taste: The flesh is medium-dense, crunchy, and aromatic. The flavor is harmonious and very sweet (19 – 21 °NM).

Resistance and Requirements

• Diseases and Frost: Shows high resistance to both downy and powdery mildew and has very good winter hardiness.
• Pest Resistance: Due to the firm skin, the berries do not crack and are naturally resistant to wasp damage.

Harvest and Ripening

• Harvest Time: Early variety (115 – 125 days). Ripens in the second half of August.
• Hang Time: One of the biggest advantages is the ability of ripe bunches to remain on the vine for a long time without the berries shriveling or losing flavor.