Isabella
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Isabella Fox Grape
Isabella is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, raspberry, foxy musk note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Niagara.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Isabella a red or white grape variety?
Isabella is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Isabella?
Documented tells for Isabella: Anchor on strawberry-raspberry fruit plus musk-like labrusca tone. and Check structure as low tannin and easy-drinking..
What is Isabella most often confused with in blind tasting?
Isabella is most commonly confused with Concord, Niagara and Catawba. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Isabella grown?
Classic regions for Isabella include Azores, Atlantic islands and Northeast US.