
Kapselsky
Kapselsky is a white grape variety originating from Ukraine, specifically the Sudak region in Crimea. It is also known by several synonyms, including Kapselsky Belyi, Kapsel Skii, and Matvienkovsky. The grape's parentage remains unknown, but it shares morphological similarities with the local variety Solnechnodolinsky. Kapselsky is resistant to fungal diseases and is primarily used in blends for dessert wines. However, it is no longer widely planted.
Kapselsky wines are generally used in blends for dessert wines, but detailed taste profiles are not widely documented.
Kapselsky is primarily grown in the Sudak region of Crimea, specifically in the Solnechnaya Dolina area. The variety is not widely cultivated, and no stocks were reported in 2016.
Despite its limited cultivation, Kapselsky has been used in dessert wine blends in Crimea, contributing to the region's wine heritage.