Donatello is a very early black dessert grape with a rich taste Ripening period: very early Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Disease resistance: high Purpose: table variety for fresh consumption and sale Description of the variety Donatello is a promising dessert grape with large attractive clusters and rich harmonious taste. Clusters weighing 600–1200 g consist of large black berries measuring 45×25 mm and weighing 15–18 g. The pulp is dense, fleshy, with a pleasant juiciness. The bushes are vigorous, ripen well and give a consistently high yield every year. The variety is distinguished by good transportability, resistance to major diseases and suitability for cultivation even in cool climates. Characteristics Bunch weight: 0.6–1.2 kg Berry weight: 15–18 g Berry size: 45×25 mm Color: black Taste: rich, harmonious Pulp: dense, fleshy Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Very early ripening Large attractive bunches Tasty black berries with rich taste High yield Resistance to major diseases Good frost resistance down to –23 °C Suitable for both personal and commercial cultivation