Is Clinton a red or white grape variety?

Clinton is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Clinton smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Clinton include strawberry, raspberry and foxy musk note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Clinton most often confused with in blind tasting?

Clinton is most commonly confused with Concord, Catawba and Chambourcin. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Clinton grown?

Classic regions for Clinton include Northeast US, Northern Italy and Alpine fringe.

Clinton — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Medium

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Pronounced

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for high-acid red fruit with clear labrusca rusticity.
Check tannin as modest and fruit as tart.

Confidence signals

Historic fox-toned hybrid profile
High acidity with low tannin

Aromas

Signature

strawberryraspberryfoxy musk note

Common

red currantearthy notegrape note

Occasional

herbal note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Northeast US · Northern Italy · Alpine fringe
Classic styles: Historic labrusca-riparia red hybrid with high acidity and rustic profile · Traditional artisanal red often made in local sweet-to-dry styles
Style examples: Rustic Northern Italian Clinton · Northeast US Clinton field wine

Common questions

Is Clinton a red or white grape variety?: Clinton is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Clinton smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Clinton include strawberry, raspberry and foxy musk note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Clinton most often confused with in blind tasting?: Clinton is most commonly confused with Concord, Catawba and Chambourcin. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Clinton grown?: Classic regions for Clinton include Northeast US, Northern Italy and Alpine fringe.