USDA Selection 1 Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as USDA SEL. 1, Topsail x NC B6-19
USDA Selection 1 Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of muscadine note, black berry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Topsail Muscadi…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with USDA selection-line cues.
- Open with body+acid frame: USDA Selection 1 Muscadine runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- USDA Selection 1 profile
- Coherent medium/medium frame plus grape note — typical USDA Selection 1 Muscadine read.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historical USDA muscadine breeding selection documented in VIVC as Topsail (#12572) x NC B6-19 (#25363) · Dark-fruit selection-line profile with medium tannin and medium-minus acidity
Common questions
Is USDA Selection 1 Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
USDA Selection 1 Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does USDA Selection 1 Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of USDA Selection 1 Muscadine include muscadine note, black berry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish USDA Selection 1 Muscadine?
Documented tells for USDA Selection 1 Muscadine: Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with USDA selection-line cues. and Open with body+acid frame: USDA Selection 1 Muscadine runs medium body and medium acid..
What is USDA Selection 1 Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
USDA Selection 1 Muscadine is most commonly confused with Topsail Muscadine, Hope Muscadine and Tarheel Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is USDA Selection 1 Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for USDA Selection 1 Muscadine include North Carolina, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.