Technical red grape variety.

Medium-dissected leaves with sharp teeth, sparse bristly pubescence, and downward-curved edges of the lobes; conical or branched cluster; medium-sized

round black berries with intensely colored juice; vigorous bush growth; late ripening period, but is a high-yielding.

Does not tolerate winter.

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A **Soviet interspecific hybrid grape** bred for **yield, resilience, and adaptability**, primarily used as a **table grape** with secondary use in simple wine production and breeding programs.

Developed during mid-20th century USSR breeding initiatives, “40 let Oktyabrya” was intended for **mass agricultural systems (kolkhoz/sovkhoz)**. It combines **vigorous growth, stable yields, and moderate disease resistance**, making it suitable for regions with climatic risks where pure *Vitis vinifera* struggles

### **Aroma and Taste Characteristics**

* Neutral to lightly fruity

* Red berries (currant, raspberry)

* Plum notes

* Mild herbaceous tone

* Low tannin intensity

### **Cluster Profile**

* Medium to large

* مخروط (conical)

* Moderately compact

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### **Sugar**

160–190 g/L

### **Acidity**

5–7 g/L

### **Tannins**

Low (if vinified)

### **Wine Styles**

* Simple red table wines

* Bulk/blending wines

* Occasionally домашнее (home-style) wines

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**“40 let Oktyabrya”** is a **Soviet-era grape variety**, named in honor of the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution.

## Technical profile

**Title:** 40 let Oktyabrya

**Synonyms:** Sorok let Oktyabrya / 40 Years of October

**Type:** Dual-purpose (table–wine, though mostly table use)

**Origin:** USSR (mid-20th century breeding programs)

**Genetic Background:** Hybrid (exact pedigree not always consistently documented; typical of Soviet interspecific breeding involving *Vitis vinifera* × American species)

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## Ampelographic characteristics

* **Cluster:** Medium to large, conical, moderately compact

* **Berry:** Medium to large, round to slightly oval

* **Skin color:** Dark red to black

* **Skin:** Relatively thick (good transport and storage ability)

* **Pulp:** Fleshy, juicy

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## Agronomic traits

* **Ripening:** Mid-season

* **Yield:** High and stable

* **Vigor:** Strong

* **Fertility:** Good (often 1.2–1.6 clusters per shoot)

* **Disease resistance:**

* Moderate resistance to fungal diseases (better than pure *vinifera*)

* Some tolerance to cold (typical for Soviet hybrids)

* **Climate adaptation:** Suitable for continental climates (Ukraine, Moldova, southern Russia, Central Asia)

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## Chemical parameters (typical range)

* **Sugar:** ~160–190 g/L

* **Acidity:** ~5–7 g/L

* **Potential alcohol:** ~9–11% (if vinified)

* **pH:** ~3.2–3.5

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## Wine & sensory profile

Although mainly a **table grape**, it can be used for simple wines:

* **Color:** Light ruby to medium red

* **Aromas:** Neutral to slightly fruity (red berries, plum)

* **Taste:** Mild, soft acidity, uncomplicated

* **Structure:** Low tannin, easy-drinking

👉 Not considered a premium wine variety; primarily valued for **productivity and resilience** rather than complexity.

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## Viticultural role & significance

* Part of a broader Soviet effort to create:

* **High-yielding**

* **Cold-tolerant**

* **Disease-resistant** grapes

* Widely planted in **collective farms (kolkhoz/sovkhoz systems)**

* Today, it is mostly of **historical and regional interest**, with limited commercial prominence

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40 let Oktyabrya (Сорок лет Октября)

### **Subtitle**

Soviet-era hybrid grape variety named after the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution

### **Brand**

Not applicable (generic varietal; no proprietary ownership)

### **Varieties / Composition**

Interspecific hybrid (*Vitis vinifera* × American species; exact pedigree not definitively standardized in public registries)

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### **Introduction / Description**

“40 let Oktyabrya” is a **mid-20th century Soviet hybrid grape** developed within state breeding programs focused on **yield stability, climatic resilience, and disease tolerance**. It was widely cultivated in collective agriculture systems and primarily used as a **table grape**, with occasional use for simple red wine production.

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### **Style(s)**

* Table grape (primary)

* Simple red wine (secondary, low complexity)

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### **Reference(s)**

* Soviet ampelographic catalogs (mid–late 20th century)

* Regional viticultural institute publications (Ukraine, Moldova, Southern Russia)

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### **Producer(s)**

* Historically: Kolkhoz / Sovkhoz farms

* Currently: Small private growers in post-Soviet regions

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### **Alcohol Level (ABV)**

* Potential: 9–11% (if vinified)

### **Ageing**

* Typically none required

* Consumed young

### **Vintage**

Non-vintage (table use); vintage applies only if vinified

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### **Sugar (g/L)**

160–190 g/L

### **Acidity (g/L)**

5–7 g/L

### **pH**

3.2–3.5

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### **Classification(s)**

* Hybrid grape variety

* Dual-purpose grape

### **Designation(s)**

No PDO/AOC/DO classification

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### **Color**

Dark red to black (berry skin)

### **Characteristics of Taste and Aroma**

* Neutral to mildly fruity

* Notes of red berries, plum

* Soft acidity, low tannin (in wine)

### **Tint Type**

Red / dark-skinned grape

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### **Is Kosher**

Not inherently (depends on vinification process)

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### **Winemaker Note**

Better suited for **fresh consumption or bulk production**; lacks phenolic depth for premium winemaking but useful for **blends or basic table wines**.

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### **Technology**

* Standard vineyard management for hybrids

* Moderate spraying required (lower than *vinifera*)

* Often trained for high yield systems

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### **Ageing Potential**

* Table grapes: immediate consumption

* Wine: 1–2 years (short-lived)

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### **Maceration**

* Short (3–5 days) if used for wine

* Minimal extraction typical

### **Fermentation**

* Stainless steel fermentation

* Controlled temperature (~22–26°C)

* Standard yeast strains

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### **Regions**

* Ukraine

* Moldova

* Southern Russia

* Central Asia (limited)

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### **Producers**

* Small-scale regional vineyards

* Amateur/home winemakers

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### **Price**

* Low (budget segment)

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### **Category**

Grape variety

### **Parent Category**

Hybrid wine & table grapes

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### **Harvest**

* Mid-season (typically late August – September depending on region)

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## **Sensory Evaluation (Wine Form)**

### **Tasting Note**

Simple, fruit-forward, rustic wine with moderate freshness and limited structure.

### **Limpidity**

Clear

### **Color Intensity**

Medium

### **Aroma(s)**

Red berries, plum, light vegetal hints

### **Condition**

Clean

### **Aroma Intensity**

Low to medium

### **Development**

Young

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### **Taste(s)**

Light red fruit, mild acidity

### **Taste Intensity**

Low to medium

### **Body**

Light to medium

### **Astringency**

Low

### **Sweetness**

Dry to off-dry (depending on vinification)

### **Sourness**

Medium-

### **Mousse**

None

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### **Readiness**

Ready upon release

### **Quality**

Basic / commercial

### **Balance**

Moderate

### **Finish**

Short

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### **Packaging**

* Table grapes: bulk crates

* Wine: basic glass bottles

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### **Serving Rating(s)**

* Temperature: 12–14°C (wine)

* Glassware: standard red wine glass

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### **Awards(s)**

None of international significance

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### **Paring**

* Simple meat dishes

* Grilled vegetables

* Everyday cuisine

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If you want, I can convert this into a **database-ready structured table (CSV/Excel format)** or compare it directly with similar Soviet hybrids like *Moldova*, *Isabella*, or *Lydia* for classification purposes.

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## 40 let Oktyabrya (Сорок лет Октября) — Technical Grape Profile







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### **Title**

40 let Oktyabrya (Сорок лет Октября)

### **Subtitle**

Soviet interspecific hybrid grape named after the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution

### **Brand**

Non-branded (state-bred cultivar)

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### **Varieties / Composition**

Complex interspecific hybrid (*Vitis vinifera* × American species; exact pedigree not fully standardized in open registries)

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### **Country / Origin**

USSR (likely Ukraine; associated with breeding programs such as Tairov Institute)

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### **Introduction / Description**

“40 let Oktyabrya” is a **mid-20th century Soviet hybrid grape variety**, created within state breeding programs aimed at improving **cold hardiness, disease resistance, and yield stability**. It gained importance as a **parent component in further breeding**, notably contributing to varieties such as Golubok grape variety, where it appears in pollen mixtures used for hybridization. ([Википедия][1])

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### **Style(s)**

* Table grape (primary)

* Bulk / simple red wine (secondary)

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### **Reference(s)**

* Soviet and post-Soviet ampelographic literature

* Scientific breeding records (Ukraine/Russia)

* Genetic pedigree studies ([vavilovj-icg.ru][2])

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### **Producer(s)**

* Historically: Kolkhoz / Sovkhoz systems

* Currently: Small private growers (Eastern Europe, CIS)

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### **Alcohol Level (ABV)**

* Potential (wine): 9–11%

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### **Ageing**

* Not typically aged

* Early consumption preferred

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### **Vintage**

Not applicable (table use dominant)

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### **Sugar (g/L)**

160–190 g/L (typical hybrid range)

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### **Acidity (g/L)**

5–7 g/L

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### **pH**

3.2–3.5

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### **Classification(s)**

* Hybrid grape variety

* Dual-purpose grape

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### **Designation(s)**

None (no PDO/AOC/IG)

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### **Color**

Dark red to black

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### **Characteristics of Taste and Aroma**

* Neutral to lightly fruity

* Red berries, plum

* Mild vegetal undertones

* Soft acidity, low phenolic complexity

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### **Tint Type**

Red (black-skinned grape)

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### **Is Kosher**

Depends on vinification process (not inherently kosher)

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### **Winemaker Note**

Primarily valued for **agronomic performance (yield, resilience)** rather than enological quality; suitable for **bulk wines or blending**, not premium production.

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### **Technology**

* High-yield vineyard systems

* Reduced fungicide needs vs. *vinifera*

* Adapted to continental climates

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### **Ageing Potential**

* Table: immediate

* Wine: short-term (1–2 years)

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### **Maceration**

Short (3–5 days typical for light extraction)

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### **Fermentation**

* Stainless steel

* Controlled (22–26°C)

* Neutral yeast strains

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### **Regions**

* Ukraine

* Moldova

* Southern Russia

* Central Asia

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### **Producers**

* Smallholders

* Amateur/home winemakers

* Legacy plantings from Soviet era

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### **Price**

Low (economy segment)

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### **Category**

Grape variety

### **Parent Category**

Hybrid grapes (technical & table)

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### **Harvest**

Mid-season (late August – September depending on region)

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## **Sensory Evaluation (Wine Form)**

### **Tasting Note**

Simple, rustic, fruit-driven wine with moderate freshness and limited depth.

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### **Limpidity**

Clear

### **Color Intensity**

Medium

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### **Aroma(s)**

Red berries, plum, light herbaceous notes

### **Condition**

Clean

### **Aroma Intensity**

Low–medium

### **Development**

Young

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### **Taste(s)**

Light red fruit, mild acidity

### **Taste Intensity**

Low–medium

### **Body**

Light–medium

### **Astringency**

Low

### **Sweetness**

Dry to off-dry

### **Sourness**

Medium−

### **Mousse**

None

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### **Readiness**

Early drinking

### **Quality**

Basic / commercial

### **Balance**

Moderate

### **Finish**

Short

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### **Packaging**

* Table grapes: bulk crates

* Wine: basic glass bottles

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### **Serving Rating(s)**

* Temperature: 12–14°C

* Glass: standard red wine glass

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### **Awards(s)**

No significant international recognition

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### **Paring**

* Simple meat dishes

* Stews

* Grilled vegetables

* Everyday cuisine

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## **Data References (Key Sources)**

* Genetic pedigree and breeding role in Ukrainian hybrids ([Википедия][1])

* Soviet/post-Soviet viticultural context (general ampelographic data, hybrid breeding programs)

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golubok?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Golubok"

[2]: https://vavilovj-icg.ru/download/07_Ilnitskaya.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекции. 2023;27(2):129-134"