FAMU Onyx Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as FAMU Onyx, VIVC 27514
FAMU Onyx Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black berry, muscadine note, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Southland Muscadine…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with modern program-line cues.
- Check frame as medium tannin with medium acidity and medium-plus body.
Confidence signals
- FAMU Onyx Muscadine profile
- Medium-plus body with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Florida (United States) · Southeastern United States (United States) · Gulf Coast (United States)
- Classic styles: Modern FAMU muscadine line documented in VIVC from the Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research · Dark-fruit profile with medium tannin, medium acidity, and medium-plus body
Common questions
Is FAMU Onyx Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
FAMU Onyx Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does FAMU Onyx Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of FAMU Onyx Muscadine include black berry, muscadine note and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish FAMU Onyx Muscadine?
Documented tells for FAMU Onyx Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with modern program-line cues and Check frame as medium tannin with medium acidity and medium-plus body.
What is FAMU Onyx Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
FAMU Onyx Muscadine is most commonly confused with Southland Muscadine, Noble Muscadine and Davis U 62-61 Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is FAMU Onyx Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for FAMU Onyx Muscadine include Florida (United States), Southeastern United States (United States) and Gulf Coast (United States).