Isabella grapes

As is known, there are several hundred different grape varieties that differ primarily in taste, color, as well as the shape of berries. White, red, pink, as well as black grapes are distinguished. In addition, grapes are distinguished from the place of growth. For example, there are French, Italian or American grapes. Isabella grapes refer to famous American grapes. It is worth noting that it is Isabella grapes that are considered the most common variety cultivated by domestic winegrowers.

Isabella grapes are a so-called natural hybrid of two varieties of the plant Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera. Isabella grapes are distinguished by both appearance and taste, and besides, excellent consumer characteristics. It is also noteworthy that the Isabella grape variety belongs to the varieties of the plant that are quite unpretentious and resistant to temperature changes. For this reason, Isabella grapes feel great in the personal plots of many domestic gardeners, lovers and professionals of winegrowers.

The history of Isabella grapes began in the 17th century, when this variety was bred in the US state of South Carolina. Surprisingly, one of the most common grapes in our time once referred to a second-rate wine material that was used to make a low-quality drink. According to the classification adopted in viticulture, Isabella grapes belong to technical and at the same time table grapes. This means that this particular grape variety is best suited for wine and grape juice.

Isabella grapes differ in their frost resistance, so the fruits of the plant ripen later than other grape varieties. Isabella's grapes are not thought to be as good when fresh, so it's best to make them with homemade table wine. Black berries of Isabella grapes are distinguished by a round shape and the presence of a characteristic white coating on the fruits. It is noteworthy that for all the coarseness of Isabella's grape skin, the flesh of the fruits pleasantly surprises with its tenderness and pronounced grape taste with a small acid.

It is worth emphasizing that at present, both in the United States and in the European Union, it is forbidden to use Isabella grapes in industrial wine production. This is primarily due to the fact that when processing Isabella grapes, methanol accumulates in the drink, which has a toxic and even toxic effect on the human body. However, only commercially produced wine is dangerous. Isabella's homemade wine or grape juice is absolutely safe for human life or health.