Red Delicious - appeared in USA, 1890.
| Features | Rich in carotene and vitamin A; this apple has a protective effect on the cardio-vascular system |
| Appearance | superficial color with red to deep purple veining on yellow-green background; thick and shiny peel; elongated, truncated conic shape, with 5 pronounced lobes; medium-large to large sized |
| Flech | yellow-creamy, juicy, very delicate and crunchy, melting |
| Taste | sweet and deliciously aromatic, slightly perfumed |
| Minimum diameter | 60 mm |
| Firmness | 6, 6-7, 5 |
| Sugary content (° Brix) | 11, 0-12, 0 |
| Acidity | 2, 6-3, 8 g/l |