Abstract:
The Legenda presents a medium maturing variety, created within the National Institute of Viticulture and Vinification in 1975 by crossing the Royal Vinyard (England) table variety with the pink Traminer variety (Austria). The berries are round, pink, medium in size, with a juicy pulp, with a specific taste and original aromas when ripe. The juice is colourless. The Legenda variety is intended for the production of quality dry white wines, being also used as a raw material for the production of sparkling and blended wines. The wines have a rich aroma of flowers, incense, full and fresh taste. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the southern and central wine regions of the Republic of Moldova.