π Kokur Belyi
An old white grape of Crimea used for table, fortified and dessert wines.
Kokur Belyi is an old white grape of Crimea, Ukraine. It grows on the southern coast of Crimea and around Sudak. Table, strong and dessert wines are made from it. The variety is local, with deep roots in the history of Crimean viticulture.
Places where it is grown include the surroundings of Massandra, Livadia, Alushta, Malorichenske, Sonyachna Dolyna and Morske. The vine likes a warm climate and dry soils. The berries gather sugar well.
Dry Kokur wines are pale, with bright acidity and a light taste of flowers and fruit. Strong and dessert wines are also made from it, for example in a fortified style.
Kokur Belyi belongs to Ukrainian wine. It shows that in Crimea, which is part of Ukraine, distinctive wine traditions were created long ago. The variety is listed as an old local grape. Alcohol is for adults.
How it connects to Wine
π Kokur Belyi β kind of β π Grape varieties β kind of β π· Wine
Links
- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Ukrainian wine
- Where it grows
- π Crimea, π South Coast of Crimea, π Massandra, π Livadia, π Alushta, π Malorichenske, π Sudak area, π Sonyachna Dolyna, π Morske
- Wines made from it
- π· Fortified wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Kokur Belyi?
An old white grape of Crimea, Ukraine, used for table, strong and dessert wines.
Where does Kokur Belyi grow?
On the southern coast of Crimea and around Sudak.
What wines are made from Kokur?
Dry table wines, as well as strong and dessert wines.
What to read next
- πΊοΈ Ukrainian wine β The country's wine and winemaking: regions, grapes and appellations.
- π South Coast of Crimea β A narrow strip between the mountains and the sea, home of famous Muscats.
- π· Fortified wine β Wine with added grape spirit; it is stronger and keeps longer.
- π Sudak area β The south-east coast; home of the Kokur grape and classic sparkling wines.
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