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Prokupac

The red grape variety originates from the Balkans; possibly Serbia. Synonyms grouped by country are Zarčin (Bulgaria); Karlahanades, Karnachalades, Karnachalas (Greece); Crnka, Rekovacka Crnka (Croatia); Negotinsko Crno, Nikodimka, Niševka, Majski Čornii, Skopsko Crno (North Macedonia); Majski Cornii (Moldova); Kameničarka, Kamenilarka, Majski Cornii (Russia); Nichevka, Nikodimka, Niševka, Prokopac, Prokupac Black, Prokupac Noir, Prikupats, Prokupec, Prokupka, Rskavac, Surac Plavi, Vinta (Serbia). The Greek variety Karnachalades is possibly identical. This very old variety was very important in Serbia from the Middle Ages onwards, and there are also many varieties with many names that have developed over time. The parentage is unknown. Prokupac was a crossing partner of the new varieties Evita, Jagodinka and Župljanka as well as a parent of the varieties Beala Debela (Bulgaria) and Papazkarasi (Turkey), which presumably developed through natural crossing.

Prokupac - Weintraube und Blatt

The late-maturing, vigorous vine is very susceptible to downy mildew, but relatively resistant to botrytis and frost. It produces colourful, alcohol-rich, spicy red wines with red fruit aromas for quick enjoyment. It is usually blended with international varieties. The variety is widespread in Serbia, especially in the Juzna Morava and Zapadna Morava regions in the centre and south of the country. Here it occupies 916 hectares. In North Macedonia, it is cultivated on 445 hectares. In 2016, a total of 1,361 hectares of vineyards were designated. In 2010, there were still 15,180 hectares; the cause of the extreme reduction is not known (Kym Anderson statistics).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)

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