Black Monukka
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Kishmish Chernyi
Black Monukka is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black grape, raisin note, blackberry. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Muscat Bleu and New York Muscat.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black-grape fruit with a gentle raisin nuance.
- Check structure as broad and low in tannin.
Confidence signals
- Black Monukka profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Black Monukka.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · Mediterranean table-grape zones · Warm inland vineyards
- Classic styles: Seedless black table grape occasionally used for sweet or blush wine styles · Ripe grapey profile with raisined edge and soft tannin
Common questions
Is Black Monukka a red or white grape variety?
Black Monukka is a red wine grape variety.
What does Black Monukka smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Black Monukka include black grape, raisin note and blackberry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Black Monukka?
Documented tells for Black Monukka: Anchor on black-grape fruit with a gentle raisin nuance. and Check structure as broad and low in tannin..
What is Black Monukka most often confused with in blind tasting?
Black Monukka is most commonly confused with Muscat Bleu, New York Muscat and Glenora. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Black Monukka grown?
Classic regions for Black Monukka include California, Mediterranean table-grape zones and Warm inland vineyards.