Abstract: Ziti 988’is a new grape cultivar selected from’Red Globe’grape’s branch mutation. Its fruit cluster weighs 1 000 g on average，and the largest reaches about 3 540 g. The berry is oval，purple-red，thick-wax. The average weight of single berry is 14 g，and the largest reaches about 26 g. The berry usually has uniform size. It has soluble solids content of 13.90%，up to 20%. The growth period is about 100 d. It has high endurance for storage and transportation. The fruit is suitable for fresh use. The vine has strong disease resistance and adaptability.

Key words: grape, branch mutation, cultivar