Harvest and quality of grapes of different clones of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety in the Codru wine growing region of the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The improvement of grape varieties is inevitable in increasing the yield of grapes and the quality of wine. A wide range of clones within each grape variety are currently highlighted. The purpose of our research is to study the behavior of different clones of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety in the Mereni wine-growing area, the Codru wine-growing region of the Republic of Moldova. The Mereni wine-growing area includes the localities of the Anenii Noi district (approx. 30 km SE from the Chisinau city), it is characterized by uneven, warm winters and dry summers with low precipitation. The studied clones demonstrate the adaptability to the conditions of the Codru wine region and the obtaining of high quality wines.