Is Isabella a red or white grape variety?

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

What does Isabella smell and taste like?

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

What is Isabella most often confused with in blind tasting?

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

Where is Isabella grown?

Classic regions for Isabella include Azores, Atlantic islands and Northeast US.

Isabella — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

Medium

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Anchor on strawberry-raspberry fruit plus musk-like labrusca tone.
Check structure as low tannin and easy-drinking.

Confidence signals

Heritage labrusca profile
Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Isabella.

Aromas

Signature

strawberryraspberryfoxy musk note

Common

grape notered fruit jamfloral note

Occasional

earthy note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Azores · Atlantic islands · Northeast US
Classic styles: Heritage labrusca-type red with fruity aromatic profile and moderate freshness · Local sweet-to-off-dry wines emphasizing red-fruit and grapey identity
Style examples: Azores Isabella blend · Local North American Isabella wine

Common questions

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