Dulce de Uva strain guide
Dulce de Uva is an indica-leaning hybrid whose name is Spanish for "sweet grape", which fits its smell: grape and vanilla with some citrus and nuts. It's most often listed as Grape Pie crossed with OG Kush, and people describe it as giggly and relaxed.
Where does Dulce de Uva come from?
The cross most often given for Dulce de Uva is Grape Pie and OG Kush. That's not the only version you'll see, though. Some listings tie it to Grape Cream Cake, a strain with Grape Pie and Ice Cream Cake behind it, and seed-tracking records list that link only as probable.
Breeding credit usually goes to Bloom Seed Co, a California breeder. The one thing every account agrees on is Grape Pie in the background, which fits the strain's grape-heavy smell.
What does Dulce de Uva smell and taste like?
Most people describe sour grape and sweet vanilla when the bag opens, with citrus, nutty and earthy notes behind. Some batches carry a little gas or kush from the OG side.
Limonene often leads its terpene results, followed by caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene brings the citrus, caryophyllene a peppery edge and myrcene a soft, earthy fruitiness. The flavour tends to be sweet and fruity going in, with a creamy, cake-like exhale.
Dulce de Uva effects: what people report
People most often describe Dulce de Uva as relaxed, happy and giggly, with a tingly body feel that sets in quickly. Some call it gently social, others a bit foggy. A few reviewers say a strong batch kept them on the couch for hours.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling paranoid.
How strong is Dulce de Uva?
Dulce de Uva is usually a high-THC strain. Listings put it at about 21% to 25% THC, with very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label are a better guide than the strain name.
Buying Dulce de Uva in Canada
Because its parentage is listed in more than one way, producers may be growing slightly different plants under this name. Check the label for whatever the producer says about genetics.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that grape smell.
Dulce de Uva vs Grape Pie
Grape Pie is the parent every version of Dulce de Uva shares, so the two have a lot in common: a sweet grape smell and a relaxed reputation. Dulce de Uva usually comes across a little more layered, with vanilla, citrus and nutty notes on top of the grape, and sometimes a touch of OG gas. Grape Pie is the simpler, more straightforward grape-and-dough smell. If you want pure grape, try Grape Pie. If you want grape with more going on, try Dulce de Uva.
Strains like Dulce de Uva
If you like Dulce de Uva, these are the closest matches:
- Grape Pie: the shared parent, with the same sweet grape smell.
- Grape Cream Cake: named in some accounts as a parent, mixing grape with creamy cake notes.
- Black Maple: listed as a Dulce de Uva offspring.
- Ice Cream Cake: further back in some versions of its family tree, sweet and creamy with a relaxed reputation.
Sources: leafly.com, allbud.com, weedmaps.com