Othello
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Othello Hybrid
Othello is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild berry, red plum, foxy musk note. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Catawba.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on tart red/black fruit with a musky hybrid note.
- Check tannin as modest and acidity as clearly elevated.
Confidence signals
- Historic Othello hybrid profile
- High acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Central Europe · Northeast US · Heritage hybrid vineyards
- Classic styles: Historic labrusca-riparia hybrid red with tart fruit and musky rusticity · Traditional local red style used in heritage field blends
Common questions
Is Othello a red or white grape variety?
Othello is a red wine grape variety.
What does Othello smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Othello include wild berry, red plum and foxy musk note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Othello?
Documented tells for Othello: Anchor on tart red/black fruit with a musky hybrid note. and Check tannin as modest and acidity as clearly elevated..
What is Othello most often confused with in blind tasting?
Othello is most commonly confused with Concord, Catawba and Clinton. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Othello grown?
Classic regions for Othello include Central Europe, Northeast US and Heritage hybrid vineyards.