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 · Southeastern United States · Gulf Coast
- 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, Southeastern United States and Gulf Coast.