Autumn Royal is a premium black seedless table grape known for its very large, elongated berries, color, and sweet flavor. It is particularly popular as a season table grape.
Key characteristics:
- Color: purple to black
- Seeds: Seedless
- Berry: Very large, elongated/oval
- Flavor: Sweet, fruity and mild
- Texture: Firm and crisp
- Skin: Relatively thick
- Ripening: season
- Storage: Good post-harvest keeping quality
- Main use: Fresh eating
🍷 Autumn Royal for wine
Autumn Royal can be fermented, but it is primarily a table grape. Its large berries and relatively mild flavor make it less suitable than dedicated wine grapes for producing concentrated red wine.
🌴 Growing Autumn Royal in the Philippines
This variety would be an interesting but challenging tropical trial. Warm, humid conditions can increase fungal disease pressure, while heavy rain near harvest can cause fruit cracking and quality problems. Good drainage, canopy management, and careful pruning are important.
For your grape collection: Autumn Royal is especially attractive if your goal is to grow large, black, seedless table grapes.