🍇 Marshalskii
A Moldovan black table grape, a parent of Kodryanka; according to VIVC, only 2 collections keep samples of it.
Marshalskii is a table grape with black berries, bred in Moldova. VIVC classes it as cultivated Vitis vinifera and names the Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies as its breeder. According to the breeders, its parents are Katta Kurgan and Pobeda; this has not been confirmed by genetic markers. Katta Kurgan, according to VIVC, is a white table grape from Uzbekistan.
Another name for the variety is Marsalischii. According to VIVC, samples of Marshalskii are kept in only 2 collections, both in Ukraine. Its best-known offspring is Kodryanka, a cross of Moldova with Marshalskii. Marshalskii is not in the official Catalogue of Plant Varieties of the Republic of Moldova for 2026, while Kodryanka has been listed there since 1992.
Why it matters to you. Marshalskii is of interest mainly as a parent of Kodryanka: part of Kodryanka's heritage comes from it. The variety itself is hard to find — it is not in the current Moldovan catalogue, and samples are kept in only 2 collections.
Facts
| Country | Moldova |
|---|---|
| Main use | Table grape (VIVC) |
| Fruit size | Black berries (VIVC) |
| Registered | Not in Moldova's Catalogue of Plant Varieties for 2026 |
How it connects to Wine
🍇 Marshalskii → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 🍇 Table grape, 🍇 Grape varieties
- Origin
- 🗺️ Moldovan wine
- Parents
- 🍇 Katta Kurgan, 🍇 Pobeda
- Offspring
- 🍇 Kodryanka
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Marshalskii is a wine grape?
No. VIVC classes Marshalskii as a table grape, that is, a grape for eating fresh.
Which varieties is Marshalskii descended from?
According to the breeders, from Katta Kurgan and Pobeda; this pedigree has not been checked with genetic markers (VIVC).
Which variety descends from Marshalskii?
Kodryanka: according to VIVC, it is a cross of Moldova with Marshalskii.
Where is Marshalskii conserved?
According to VIVC, in 2 collections, both in Ukraine.
Is Marshalskii in Moldova's national variety catalogue?
No. The Catalogue of Plant Varieties of the Republic of Moldova for 2026 does not include this variety.
Similar
🍇 Țâța Caprei · 🍇 Kodryanka · 🍇 Arevshat · 🍇 Coarnă Roșie · 🍇 Moldova · 🍇 Guzal Kara
Sources
- VIVC (Vitis International Variety Catalogue): passport Marshalskii
- VIVC: passport Kodryanka (Moldova × Marshalskii)
- ANSA: Catalogul Soiurilor de Plante al Republicii Moldova 2026 (Viţă de vie)
- Wikidata