New varieties low yield - normal harvest of later varieties expected

According to the German full service provider KÖLLA the upcoming Italian season is characterized by the development of new white, red or black grapes varieties. "Despite the newly planted vines the expectations for this year, are about 30 to 35 percent lower than last year," states the company, “The fluctuations have been enormous during the last 2 years.” The amount of grapes on the vines is rather low this year, especially for the new varieties such as the ARRA. Late varieties such as the „Regal seedless“ seem to have a normal harvest.

Sugraone is one of the main varieties of the green and seedless grapes. In Italy the Sugraone is harvested starting 20 July 2015. The grape variety Mystery is harvested too. These grapes were only sold in small amounts on the domestic market. From week 29 the new variety ARRA 11 will be harvested and during the season this grape will be replaced by ARRA 15. Two classic grape varieties are the Thompson seedless and the Regal seedless. However these grapes won’t be harvested until October and November.

The varieties VitroBlack and Early Red Sweet, seedless crimson and seedless blue grapes have been on offer for a few days now, but the supply is still quite limited. A large suppy of the varieties Summer Royal and Palieri Seedless will be available from week 30.

Crimson Seedless will be available after week 30. “Unfortunately the Crimson has colour problems as usual, but the taste and the excellent shelf life compensate for that,” explains KÖLLA. “The demand for grapes in October and November will be met with these grapes. The range will be completed with new varieties such as ARRA.”

For more information:
KÖLLA GmbH & Co. KG
An der Gümpgesbrücke 7, 41564 Karst
Phone: +49 (0)2131 66 13 -101/ -103/ -105/ -111/ -115
info@koella.com
www.koella.com