Prokupac
Prokupac is a red Serbian wine grape that is often used to produce darkly colored rosé. The grape is noted for the high sugar levels it can achieve prior to harvest and the high levels of alcohol it can produce following fermentation.[1]
| Prokupac | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Serbia |
| VIVC number | 9734 |
The reasons why Prokupac is widespread grape in Serbia include:[2]
- resistance to low temperatures
- not requiring much care
- giving abundant harvest even on skeletal soil and
- having high sugar content
Synonyms
Prokupac is also known under the synonyms Crnka, Darchin, Kamenicarka, Kamenilarka, Kamenitscharka, Majski Cornii, Negotinsko Crno, Nichevka, Nikodimka, Nisevka, Procoupatz, Procupac, Prokoupatz, Prokupats, Prokupatz, Prokupec, Prokupka, Rekavac, Rekovacka Crnka, Rskavac, Rskavats, Rskavaty, Scopsko Cherno, Skopsko Crno, Skopsko Tsrno, Tsrnina, Zachinok, Zaichin, Zarchin, Zarcin, Zartchin, Zartchine.[3]
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References
- J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 148 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- (Popović 1968, p. 230)
- "Prokupac". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
Sources
- Popović, Miroslav (1968). Trstenik i njegova okolina: prilog ekonomsko-geografskom proucavanju komuna.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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