Altus Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as AM-77, Altus AM-77
Altus Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark fruit note, grape note, muscadine note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Southland Muscadine…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with processing-focused structure.
- Check frame as medium tannin, medium acidity, and medium-plus body.
Confidence signals
- Altus Muscadine profile
- Medium-plus body with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Arkansas · Southeastern United States · Ozark Foothills
- Classic styles: Modern Arkansas muscadine release in 2025 targeted for wine and juice production under AM-77 designation · Dark-fruit profile with medium tannin, medium acidity, and medium-plus body
Common questions
Is Altus Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Altus Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does Altus Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Altus Muscadine include dark fruit note, grape note and muscadine note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Altus Muscadine?
Documented tells for Altus Muscadine: Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with processing-focused structure. and Check frame as medium tannin, medium acidity, and medium-plus body..
What is Altus Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Altus Muscadine is most commonly confused with Southland Muscadine, Noble Muscadine and Howard Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Altus Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Altus Muscadine include Arkansas, Southeastern United States and Ozark Foothills.