Isabella Grape Vine is a vigorous hybrid grape variety appreciated for its aromatic dark grapes and distinctive flavour, often described as having characteristic strawberry notes typical of American grape hybrids.
The vine is highly vigorous, productive and naturally tolerant to humid conditions and many common grape diseases, making it particularly suitable for amateur growing, pergolas and low-input cultivation.
The medium-sized grapes can be eaten fresh or used for juice, jams and home processing. Isabella remains popular among enthusiasts for its strong growth, rusticity and unusual aromatic profile.
Variety characteristics
Variety origin
United States, discovered or distributed in the early 19th century, before 1816.
Origin
Period of origin
USDA zone
Flowering
Harvest period
Eating / keeping period
Use
Sweetness / acidity
Disease resistance
Self-fertility
Origin and identity
Parentage
Hybrid origin labrusca × vinifera, genetic parentage indicated as Ives Seedling × Meslier petit
Synonyms
Isabella, Isabelle, Fragola, Izabella, Odessa, Raisin framboise
Growth and adaptation
Vigour and habit
Very vigorous, fertile, suited to trellises and hardy growing situations
Quince compatibility
Isabella, Isabelle, Fragola, Izabella, Odessa, Raisin framboise
Pollination and fertility
Alleles
Very vigorous, fertile, suited to trellises and hardy growing situations
Disease behaviour
Scab
High tolerance
Powdery mildew
High tolerance
Mildew
high tolerance
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