Georgian identity
Plantgrape describes Rkatsiteli as originally from Georgia. UC Davis FPS independently lists the Republic of Georgia as its country of origin and records Rkatziteli and Rkaziteli as common synonyms.
Wine-grape reference
White wine grape · Vitis vinifera
Rkatsiteli
A white wine grape from the Republic of Georgia, described in the French cultivar reference and recorded by UC Davis with its common synonyms.
- Origin
- Republic of Georgia
- Wine-grape group
- White
- Names in this reference
- Rkatsiteli · Rkatziteli · Rkaziteli
Vine characteristics
Cold and soil context
Plantgrape describes a relatively productive, moderately vigorous variety with a very erect bearing that is not very sensitive to winter frost and is adapted to alluvium soils. These are attributed descriptions, not cold-hardiness ratings or soil requirements.
Regional research context
Plantgrape notes low susceptibility to downy mildew but possible sensitivity to powdery mildew, black rot and grey rot. These are reference observations, not treatment advice.
Reference review · November 9, 2026
Sources & scope
- Plantgrape — Rkatsiteli ↗
INRAE / IFV cultivar reference. Vine-trait observations belong to this reference's context; they are not universal planting or irrigation recommendations.
- UC Davis Foundation Plant Services — Rkatsiteli variety record ↗
Independent institutional variety record used to cross-check cultivar identity and naming. It does not independently validate every agronomic observation in Plantgrape.
Cultivar descriptions are source-attributed reference material, not site prescriptions. No numeric soil-moisture threshold, disease diagnosis, regional suitability guarantee or GroundWorx performance claim is established here.