Viticulture
The optimal climatic conditions of the Krasnodar Territory are suitable for growing grapes. A unique combination of terrain characteristics and soil and climatic features, an abundance of sunny days and warm winters make it possible to grow most grape varieties. Viticulture in the Krasnodar Territory has a rich history. The first mention of the cultivation of these berries in the region dates back to the 6th century BC.
Viticulture is one of the main branches of agriculture
Viticulture is a promising branch of the agro-industrial complex, aimed at growing technical and table grapes. Agrofirm "Yuzhnaya" specializes in viticulture and offers quality products - the result of a streamlined process of growing grapes and a well-thought-out strategy and tactics. We own land on the Taman Peninsula with a total area of over 13,000 hectares.
The selected locations for grapes, the characteristics of the terroir and the painstaking work of employees create favorable conditions for the cultivation of over 130 varieties, including table, technical and experimental varieties. The company tops the list of agricultural firms specializing in the cultivation of grape seedlings in Russia. More than 9,000 hectares of the total land area are allocated for fruit-bearing vineyards, the gross harvest for 2023 amounted to 108 943 tons.
Quality grapes are the key to success
6 million young grape seedlings are planted annually on an area of 1500 hectares. We provide quality vineyard care and for this we carry out: timely pruning of bushes; fragment, chasing and garter of shoots during the growing season; processing and fertilization of poor soils; protective measures aimed at preventing damage to plants by diseases and pests.
Harvesting, depending on the characteristics of the variety, is carried out mechanically or manually. Each of the methods used has its own advantages. With manual picking, the maximum safety of the berries is guaranteed, the soul of the employees and their love for viticulture are invested in each collected bunch. The technical method makes it possible to collect the maximum amount of harvest in short time intervals, and the inclusion of modern and high-tech equipment in the process allows us to guarantee the preservation of the quality of the grapes.