Clinton (grape)

Clinton
Grape (Vitis)
Photographic plate of Clinton grape from the book The Grapes of New York, 1908 by Ulysses Prentiss Hedrick
SpeciesVitis riparia × Vitis labrusca
Also calledClinto (more)
OriginNew York, USA
Notable regionsAustria, Italy
VIVC number2711

Clinton is a red variety of hybrid grape. Its strong resistance to phylloxera and mildews led to its being planted in several European countries (Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland among them), as well as Brazil. Wines made from Clinton can have fruity flavors sometimes associated with raspberry or strawberry (similar to the world's most planted grape) and dark red color.