Alva apples - a winter variety with a unique raspberry aroma from the Sobrano v Sadu brand

Alva is the first smile of spring after a long winter. It is juicy, like a May shower, and bright, like a flash of dawn on wet asphalt.

About the Alva variety

A striking contrast of tenderness and crunch. People affectionately nicknamed this variety “Malinka” for its bright appearance and, most importantly, for its unique, subtle raspberry aroma, which makes it truly special.

History of the Alva variety

New generation variety. Alva combines the best qualities: high yield, excellent keeping quality, high winter hardiness and heat resistance, universal purpose, transportability and self-fertility.

This European aristocrat, born from the crossing of two legends - “Gala” and “Discovery”, was obtained at the Institute of Horticulture and Floriculture in Skierniewice (Poland) and was officially approved in 2017 for the Central Black Earth region. Alva feels right at home in our intensive gardens. But it reveals its amazing beauty - pink-red with a green spot. It’s like a real work of art in every fruit.

Alva is for those who value not only a good harvest, but also stability, beauty and versatility. This is a taste that brings joy throughout the long winter months, reflecting the best features of its famous ancestors.

Curious facts about Alva

For our climate

It surpasses many European varieties in yield in the conditions of the Central Black Earth region.

Convenient to transport

The smoothness and density of the skin ensure excellent transportability.

Happy six months

Late winter variety: October–April/May. It bears fruit for six months.

Stores all winter

Apples can be stored for up to 7 months, which makes the variety especially in demand in the winter and spring.

“Its snow-white flesh is like a clean sheet. It’s crunchy – as if spring has already arrived in the garden.”

Taste and character of Alva

Taste that plays on contrasts.

Taste

Pronounced sweet and sour harmony, closer to sweet. Delicate, refreshing taste with a slight astringent note that awakens the taste buds.

Aroma

Subtle, fruity and light. The unique raspberry aroma seems to invite you to a spring garden, where the air is filled with freshness and sunshine.

Appearance

Pinkish-red with a green spot. Apples have a regular round shape with a smooth, shiny skin, on which light subcutaneous dots are visible.

Texture

Tender with a refreshing crunch. The skin is strong, and the flesh itself is of medium density, which gives it a pleasant, melodic crunch.

Pulp

Snow-white and very light. The snow-white flesh is a blank canvas on which taste and aroma create the picture. Its delicacy emphasizes the brightness of the taste.

The best way to taste Alva

For juices and compotes

Alva is a universal taste. Gives a clean, refreshing aroma and bright taste.

In baking

The dense flesh retains its shape well when baked. The raspberry aroma intensifies, filling the baked goods with extraordinary freshness.

In salads

Keeps its shape perfectly in salads, combined with herbs, cheeses and fruits. Its bright taste refreshes any dish.

For snacks

The sweet and sour taste with a slight tartness refreshes and saturates with energy.

Recipes with Alva apples

Ideal dishes with this variety are juices and compotes, baked goods with raspberry flavor, refreshing salads and energy snacks.

Where to buy Alva apples

Trying our varieties is easy. We carefully package and deliver the harvest to stores so that you can feel the taste of nature in every apple. Our Alva apples can be found in large federal and regional chains.

Other apple varieties Sobrano v Sadu

Selected and raised with love. Also try: Cosmic Crisp - starry crunch, Honeycrisp - honey sweetness, Bogatyr - large and hardy, Gala - elegant and sweet, Liberty Organic - grown in organic gardens, Lebedyanskie - the soul of this region, Spartan - ideal for baking.

Orchard Keeper

Leafington

Alva is the first smile of spring after a long winter. It is as juicy as a May downpour and as bright as a flash of dawn reflected on wet pavement.

A winter variety with a unique raspberry aroma

Alva

A striking contrast

of tenderness

and crunch

Known affectionately by locals as «The Little Raspberry», this variety is cherished for its vibrant looks and, above all, its subtle hint of raspberry scent that makes it truly one of a kind.

Story of the Variety

Curious Facts

Taste & Character

How to Enjoy

Perfect Pairings

Where to Buy

Alva

An exquisite flavor

with a raspberry note

Story of the Variety

Alva is a next-generation variety that checks every box: high yields, exceptional shelf life, superior winter hardiness, and heat resistance. It is self-fertile, highly transportable, and truly versatile in its use.

Grower

for the Discerning

A Modern Variety

in Our Orchards

Alva feels right at home in our high-density orchards. It thrives on attention, and we surround it with the latest technology to ensure every fruit is flawless.

Its pinkish-red apples, accented with a touch of green, are the jewels of our orchard, shining like precious gemstones.

At Home

with a Russian Soul

Alva is a European aristocrat, born from the crossing of the renowned Gala and Discovery varieties.

Bred at the Institute of Horticulture in Skierniewice, Poland, it was officially approved in 2017 for the Central Black Earth region.

An Aristocrat

Breeders set out to create an apple that has it all: a striking look, impeccable flavor, and excellent shelf life.

They succeeded—Alva has become the benchmark for modern varieties, embodying both elegance and functionality.

The Modern

Standard

Skierniewice, Poland

Outperforming many European varieties, Alva is exceptionally well-adapted to our local conditions.

Tailored to Our Climate

With its smooth, firm skin and excellent shelf life, Alva is perfectly suited for transport.

Built for Travel

A late-winter variety. Alva apples are ready to delight you with their flavor from October all the way through April or May.

Six Months of Freshness

Maintains its quality for up to 7 months in cold storage, allowing you to enjoy these apples throughout the entire winter season.

Keeps Fresh All Winter Long

Orchard Keeper

Leafington

Its snow-white flesh is like a blank canvas. And that crunch—it’s as if spring has already arrived in the orchard.

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Curious Facts

Crunchiness

Tartness

Juiciness

Sweetness

Contrasts

A Flavor of Playful

Taste & Character

A distinct sweet-and-sour balance that leans toward sweetness. It offers a delicate, refreshing flavor with a subtle, barely-there hint of tartness that adds a touch of sophistication.

Taste

A Sweet and Tangy Harmony

A unique raspberry aroma—fine, fruity, and ethereal. It feels like an invitation to a spring garden, filling the air with freshness and tenderness.

Aroma

Subtle, Fruity, and Light

Perfectly round, symmetrical fruit. The skin is smooth and glossy, dotted with visible pale lenticels that look like tiny, charming freckles.

At a Glance

Pinkish-Red with a Touch of Green

Medium-firm with a smooth, fine-grained texture. It boasts a melodic crunch that refreshes the palate and brings a pleasant sensation with every bite.

Texture

Tender with a Refreshing Crunch

The flesh is like a blank canvas—its delicacy serves only to highlight the brilliance of the other flavor notes.

Flesh

Snow-White and Weightless

A distinct sweet-and-sour balance that leans toward sweetness. It offers a delicate, refreshing flavor with a subtle, barely-there hint of tartness that adds a touch of sophistication.

Taste

A Sweet and Tangy Harmony

A unique raspberry aroma—fine, fruity, and ethereal. It feels like an invitation to a spring garden, filling the air with freshness and tenderness.

Aroma

Subtle, Fruity, and Light

Perfectly round, symmetrical fruit. The skin is smooth and glossy, dotted with visible pale lenticels that look like tiny, charming freckles.

At a Glance

Pinkish-Red with a Touch of Green

Medium-firm with a smooth, fine-grained texture. It boasts a melodic crunch that refreshes the palate and brings a pleasant sensation with every bite.

Texture

Tender with a Refreshing Crunch

The flesh is like a blank canvas—its delicacy serves only to highlight the brilliance of the other flavor notes.

Flesh

Snow-White and Weightless

Alva serves as an excellent base for homemade compotes and juices. Its versatile flavor creates a drink with a clean, refreshing aroma and a pleasant, natural sweetness.

Juices & Compotes

In pies and cakes, the slices hold their form, a perfect complement to the pastry. When baked, the raspberry aroma deepens, filling the kitchen with enchanting, fragrant notes.

Baking

The firm yet tender flesh holds its shape beautifully, while the sweet-and-sour profile pairs perfectly with fresh greens, fine cheeses, and other fruits.

Salads

Sweet-and-sour harmony with a subtle hint of tartness and a delicate raspberry aroma. Together, they create a balanced composition that is both refreshing and intriguing.

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