Fredonia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Fredonia Labrusca
Fredonia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of grape note, dark berry, sweet spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Niagara.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on grapey dark-berry notes with sweet spice hint.
- Check structure as medium-acid and soft-textured.
Confidence signals
- Fredonia profile
- Medium acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: New York · Pennsylvania · Ohio
- Classic styles: Early-ripening Concord (#2801)-type hybrid with sweet aromatic fruit profile · Labrusca-based red/rose grape for local juice and wine styles
Common questions
Is Fredonia a red or white grape variety?
Fredonia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Fredonia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Fredonia include grape note, dark berry and sweet spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Fredonia?
Documented tells for Fredonia: Anchor on grapey dark-berry notes with sweet spice hint. and Check structure as medium-acid and soft-textured..
What is Fredonia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Fredonia is most commonly confused with Concord, Niagara and Catawba. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Fredonia grown?
Classic regions for Fredonia include New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.