Vitis labrusca, commonly known as the Concord Grape, is a species of grapevine in the Vitaceae family, native to eastern North America. It is the parent of numerous grape cultivars, including Catawba, Concord, Delaware, Isabella, and Niagara, as well as hybrid varieties such as Agawam, Alexander, and Onaka. This species is distinguished by its 'slip-skin' characteristic, the presence of tendrils on every cane node, and resistance to mildews and phylloxera. Vitis labrusca is also known for its unique 'foxy' flavor profile, which includes notes of strawberry, raspberry, cotton candy, and a musky grape character. These traits are distinct from those of the European wine grape Vitis vinifera. The species is widely used in viticulture and is part of the parentage of the Kyoho grape, one of the most planted grape varieties globally.
Description
Vitis labrusca, the fox grape, is a native North American vine species in the Vitaceae family. It is widely cultivated for its fruit and is the source of several important grape cultivars. Its berries have a 'slip-skin' that separates easily from the pulp when squeezed, and the vines produce tendrils at every node. The species exhibits strong resistance to pests and diseases, including phylloxera and mildews. Vitis labrusca is known for its distinctive 'foxy' flavor, which includes musky and fruity notes. This flavor profile is different from that of European Vitis vinifera grapes and has been used in various American wines. The species is also a parent of the Kyoho grape, a variety widely planted in Asia. Vitis labrusca is distributed across North America and has been introduced to regions in Europe, the Azores, and other parts of the world.
Other common names
Concord GrapeFox GrapeNorthern Fox GrapeSkunk Grape
Distribution
New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Miguel Island · TW · RU · HR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · PT · Austria · Azores · Hungary · Italy · Portugal · European part of Russia · Sicilia · Spain · Ukraine · Croatia · SE · Vermont-US
Synonyms
Vitis labruscoidesVitis luteolaVitis ferrugineaVitis obliquaVitis occidentalisVitis obovataVitis bracteataVitis blandaVitis canaVitis digitataVitis caninaVitis ciliataVitis catawbaVitis taurinaVitis rufaVitis labrusca f. albaVitis labrusca f. labruscaVitis labrusca var. labruscaVitis labrusca var. albaVitis vinifera var. labruscaVitis labrusca var. dissectaVitis labrusca var. macrophyllaVitis labrusca var. subedentataVitis labrusca var. roseaVitis labrusca var. catawbaVitis labrusca var. eisingburgensisVitis labrusca var. labruscoidesVitis labrusca unranked foliis-purpureisVitis latifoliaVitis palmata
