Ralli is a pale red / pink grape with softish berries, a slight crunch, very low acidity and good sweetness. The colour is often described as ‘Cardinal Red’. There is often a slight Muscat flavour in more mature fruit. The berry is slightly elliptical in shape.
Ralli is an early/mid-season grape.
Ralli is a popular variety with growers because it stores very well, so can keep successfully during long-distance shipping.
Good Fruit Guide Rating: ***
Ralli can be quite irresistible when properly mature.
Sweet, low acid, firm berry
Names: Ralli; USPP9865
Origin: Ralli was developed by G & I Ralli & Sons, Mildura, Victoria, Australia. It is a natural sport of Menindee Seedless (aka Sugraone and Superior) grapes. The US Plant Patent was granted in April 1997.
Grown in: South Africa, Chile, Australia, Spain
Harvest & Availability: Ralli matures about 2 weeks before Thompson Seedless, and is generally available in UK as follows:
- January: South Africa
- February: South Africa, Chile
- March: Chile
- April:
- May:
- June: Spain
- July: Spain
- August:
- September:
- October:
- November:
- December:
Websites:
US Plant Patent – Ralli
