Prokupac

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'Prokupac'
Synonyms see section synonyms
Art Grape vine ( Vitis vinifera subsp. Vinifera )
Berry color dark blue
use
origin Serbia
known since 1395
VIVC no. 9734
ancestry

not known

List of grape varieties

Prokupac is an autochthonous grape variety in Serbia, known in the region since the Middle Ages (as 'Rskavac'). The red wines obtained are brightly colored, ruby ​​red, rich in alcohol and have spicy fruit aromas. They are more intended for quick enjoyment. The variety is often blended with international varieties. Dark rosé wines are also produced from this grape variety.

The variety is now planted by private companies in Serbia and vinified according to the variety. The wines have good recognition potential. They are already a mainstay in the marketing of Serbian wines.

Descent, origin

'Prokupac' is an autochthonous grape variety from Serbia, the origin of which is not known. The name 'Prokupac' refers to the town of Prokuplje in the Toplička regija. Viticulture in Prokuplje was first mentioned in a charter to the Athos monastery Hilandar , by Princess Milica Hrebeljanović in 1395.

distribution

'Prokupac' vines already dominated medieval viticulture in Serbia , which was regulated by numerous documents and laws from Tsar Dušans (Zakonik), and later in the wine taxation (čabrina) by Stefan Lazarević . Important wine-growing regions in Serbia formed in the 13th – 15th centuries. Century the wine region Metochien in the wine region Prizrener (Velika and Mala Hoča, Orahovac), and later around Kruševac in the Župa and along the Velika Morava .

Due to the Balkan Wars , the First World War and the decimation by phylloxera between 1913 and 1923, there was a total loss of all unrefined vines. In 1920 a new beginning was started in Orahovac. In 1923 vine documents were introduced. 95% of the new plants were planted with the 'Prokupac' variety. In 1939 there was a vineyard area of ​​3236 ha.

After the Second World War, thanks to measures taken to nationalize farms, wine production was the responsibility of state agricultural combines until 2001. In the transition, these state-owned combines could no longer keep up qualitatively with privately run companies. Today, young private companies already dominate the market with high-quality wines of the 'Prokupac' variety.

In addition to Serbia, the variety is also represented to a small extent in Macedonia , Bosnia-Herzegovina , Croatia and Hungary .

The world cultivation area is 15,180 ha.

Ampelographic varietal characteristics

Leaf discoloration in autumn.
  • The young shoots are reddish-green in color and very hairy.
  • The developed shoots are medium to strong, with short to medium-long internodes .
  • Fully grown leaves are medium to large in size with usually three lobes, the middle lobes of which are heart-shaped. The top of the leaves is smooth, hairless, hairy underneath. The leaf blade is dark green and turns reddish in autumn.
  • The grape is medium to large in size and has a cylindrical-conical shape.
  • The berries are medium-sized, round to slightly oval and have a thick berry skin. They are dark blue in color, with numerous points and conspicuous scar points, and are covered with a strong frost.
  • The shoot growth is medium to strong.

Maturity: late

More than 100 years old, very strong Prokupac vines from the "Vino Budimir" press (including Sub Rosa, Triada) near Aleksandrovac , Župska regija

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'Prokupac' grape on a Serbian Post stamp.

properties

The variety is high-yielding and very susceptible to downy mildew , but resistant to botrytis .

Wine

Most of the very alcoholic wines are medium to strong ruby ​​red in color. The aroma is spicy like different fruits. The grapes are used for red and rosé wine production and are more likely to be consumed quickly. The variety is often blended with international varieties.

The former mass wine of Yugoslavia, which was exported to the German market in the 1970s and 1980s, was the Amselfelder wine, often blended with the 'Prokupac' variety, which made up the main component. In the vineyards of that time, the variety accounted for 95% of the area. In the former Yugoslavia the farms were nationalized. During this time, the ( Amselfelder ) exporters exported in significant quantities.

Synonyms

'Crnka', 'Darchin', 'Kamenicarka', 'Kamenicharka', 'Kamenilarka', 'Kamenitscharka', 'Karlahanades', 'Karnachalades', 'Karnachalas', 'Majski Cornii', 'Negotinsko Crno', 'Nichevka', 'Nikodimka', 'Nisevka', 'Procoupatz', 'Procupac', 'Prokoupatz', 'Prokupac Black', 'Prokupac Blauer', 'Prokupac Crni', 'Prokupac Nero', 'Prokupac Noir', 'Prokupats',' Prokupatz ',' Prokupec ',' Prokupka ',' Rekavac ',' Rekovacka Crnka ',' Rskavac ',' Rskavats ',' Rskavaty ',' Scopo Cherno ',' Scopsko Cherno ',' Skopsko Crno ',' Skopsko Tsrno ',' Surac Plavi ',' Tsrnina ',' Tsrnka ',' Vinta ',' Zachinok ',' Zaichin ',' Zarchin ',' Zarcin ',' Zartchin ',' Zartchine '.

See also

Web links

literature

New breeds

The variety was a cross partner in:

' Jagodinka ': red wine variety, (' Pinot noir ' × 'Prokupac')

' Beala Debela ': white wine variety , (' Alba Imputatato ' × 'Prokupac')

' Razakita Mirisliva ': table grape variety, ('Prokupac' × ' Razachie Roste ')

' Ropogos Sarga ': White wine grape, (' Coarina Alba ' × 'Prokupac')

' Evita ' table grape variety, ((' Clinton ' × ' Muscat Hamburg ') × 'Prokupac')

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
  2. ↑ Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia, Institute for Primary Production and Processing Institute for Primary Production and Processing History and Geography of Serbian Viticulture, PP, Belgrade 12.06.2008 Istorija i geografija srpskog vinogradarstva i vinarstva.pdf ( Serbian , PDF) Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.
  3. ↑ K. Anderson, NR Aryal: Database of Regional, National and Global Winegrape Bearing Areas by Variety, 2000 and 2010, Wine Economics Research Center, University of Adelaide, December 2013 (first revision April 2014) (second revision May 2014) (third revision July 2014).
  4. ↑ Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia, Institute for Primary Production and Processing Institute for Primary Production and Processing History and Geography of Serbian Viticulture, PP, Belgrade 12.06.2008 Istorija i geografija srpskog vinogradarstva i vinarstva.pdf ( Serbian , PDF) Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.
  5. ↑ November 25, 2015 Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
  6. ↑ Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
  7. ↑ Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
  8. ↑ Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
  9. ↑ Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)
  10. ↑ Prokupac in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)