Grape ‘Bianca’ is a highly resilient white variety from Hungary, prized for its exceptional winter hardiness and strong resistance to fungal diseases. It is a favored choice among organic growers and gardeners in colder climates with short growing seasons. This variety produces medium to large clusters of small, seeded grapes with a distinctive waxy coating. Known for its excellent flavour, it is perfect for both dry and sweet wine production. Beyond its fruitful harvest, the ‘Bianca’ grapevine also serves as a stunning garden feature. These vigorous vines quickly cover trellises or pergolas, with large, lobed leaves offering shade, privacy, and beautiful autumn colours. Season: Mid-October Cordon-trained vine height: 1.8m (6′) Cordon-trained vine spread: 1.5m (5′) Untrained vine height: Up to 8m (26′) Time to first harvest: 2 years Time to optimal yields: 3 years With exceptional winter hardiness and high resistance to fungal diseases, Grape ‘Bianca’ is a popular choice amongst organic growers and gardeners in cold locations with short growing seasons. When growing grape vines choose a sunny position in any well drained soil. A south facing position against a wall is ideal. Grape vines require sturdy support for their twining stems. Before planting, prepare a framework of wires stretched horizontally between two sturdy 1.8m (6′) posts or attached to a warm wall. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant grape vines against the wire supports, allowing a distance of 2m (6′) between plants. After planting, reduce the newly planted grape vine back to height of the lowest support wire, and cut back any side shoots to one bud, before tying the main stem in to the supporting wires.
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