Grow Vitis vinifera 'Italia' if you want large, sweet grapes with a firm texture. This vigorous vine produces generous clusters of white to amber-yellow fruit with a light muscat flavour.

The grapes ripen in October, giving you a reliable late-season harvest.

• Height: Up to 8m
• Spread: 4–6m
• Position: Full sun, sheltered
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Harvest: October

Key Features

• Large, loose clusters of grapes
• White-yellow to amber fruit with thick skins
• Firm, crunchy flesh with light muscat flavour
• Reliable cropping in suitable conditions

Wildlife Benefits

• Flowers attract pollinating insects
• Foliage provides shelter for insects
• Fruit can be left for birds if not fully harvested

Grow it alongside other fruiting plants to support a wider range of wildlife. Do you leave some fruit for birds at the end of the season?

Also Known As

• Grape 'Italia'

Planting Tips

• Plant in a warm, sunny, sheltered position
• Grow in a greenhouse or against a south-facing wall in the UK
• Provide support such as wires or a trellis
• Prune annually in winter to encourage fruiting
• Water during dry periods, especially when fruit is forming

Place it where it can get full sun throughout the day. This helps the grapes ripen fully and develop better flavour.