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I think these green grapes I have bought have made a pact with greek gods and discovered the secret for immortality (or did they). I have had them for 5 weeks (accidentally) in my refrigerator and they are still pristine! I mean plump, bright green, looking really lovely and yummy.

Is this normal? I don't think I have encountered them before and I am even a little dubious. That must be a very resistant variety. I am in France, and those were grapes I bought at my local "primeur", and they come from Italy.

I am still a bit scared of them, so I am planning maybe to cook them as chutney, pickles, or jams : Apple & grape chutney recipe | BBC Good Food

My go to souce says: "Grapes (Vitis vinifera) are a fragile fruit, susceptible to a variety of pre- and post-harvest diseases. Different grape varieties thrive in different climates, but typically do best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. Although highly perishable, when stored correctly, grapes can last up to six weeks after harvesting."

Any name associated with these grapes if you remember?  Size and with seeds or seedless? Smaller grapes seem to be more fragile in my experience. 

I have found that larger seedless green grapes called Thompson seedless to keep fresh in refrigerator if put in green  bag like this for 3 weeks plus.

https://www.amazon.com/D...84070153005300&psc=1.

 Good for fruits but not for leafy vegetables in my experience.  Also tor thick skinned large dark Kyoho grapes.  Some of my smaller grapes are much more fragile. 

No name to remember except the Italy origin written on the chalk thingy over them. They were sold "on the vine" so with seeds and still attached to the smaller branches of the vine. And my refrigerator is quite new so i think quite efficient and cold. 

That may explain it but i really thought grapes were indeed quite fragile and perishable ... I will try to return to the same market to look maybe for a name

I replied again on my earlier post by mistake.  But it looks like several varieties from Italy fit your description of green, with seeds with long shelf like. 

 https://italiangrapes202...lian-grapes-from-a-to-z/

Wow impressive collection of grapes ... definitely curieuse of the name now :)

I never knew these bags existed - though shame i mostly wanted to use them for leafy things like salads :( i may try anyway

Originally Posted by: Agaillard

Wow impressive collection of grapes ... definitely curieuse of the name now :)

I never knew these bags existed - though shame i mostly wanted to use them for leafy things like salads :( i may try anyway

I think for leafy greens these work better.  https://www.amazon.com/g...A2IICNGB3RV8XM&psc=1

If you're still concerned about the grapes unusual longevity.. maybe make yourself some  preserved grapes (Afrikaans style).. great for cheeseboards or with ice cream: 1kg grapes, 750ml brandy; sugar syrup as needed. Single grape, leave a little bit of stem; pierce with needle all over; fill preserving jar of preferred size (I use small 300 ml chutney jars); add sugar syrup to 1/3 way up jar; top up to the top with brandy. Seal, give them a good shake up. Leave in dark place for 3 months. If you want you can also do the  full bottling thing, giving them 20 minutes.. I've found that step desn't really add anything.

Thank you Debkellie! I will try that! I don't really have brandy but I have an Italian shop next to me in Paris, i think it will work well with grappa, and then I can offer them for Christmas