ELITE FORM OF GRAPEVINE TANA 19 FOR SPARKLING WINES

The results of study of the elite grapevine form Tana 19 of FSBSO NCFCSCVV selection technical direction of use are presented. The main economically valuable characteristics of the elite form of grapes of the technical direc-tion of breeding of the FSBSO -Tana 19 are presented. This form of grapevines for the pro-duction of competitive wine products was ob-tained by crossing the varieties Zala dyond' × Bejsug. The vintage of the elite form of Tana 19 is used for the production of high-quality white quiet and sparkling wines. Sparkling wines from grapes of the selection form are dis-tinguished by a light straw color, a developed, subtle aroma with fruit shades and a full, rounded, soft taste without tones of oxidation, with well-developed foamy and sparkling prop-erties (tasting score-8,2 points). The research results indicate the prospects of the elite form of Tana 19 for the production of high-quality wine products, the expansion of the raw mate-rial base and the assortment of local varieties of domestic selection.