Scuppernong is a white grape variety, and it traces back to North Carolina, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for musky and wild.
The regions that matter for it are North Carolina.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for hot, humid.
Watch for the synonyms: Bullet, Big White Grape, Bull and Green Muscadine.
At the table it suits grilled mussels, salt & pepper squid and sweet & sour pork.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Bullet, Big White Grape, Bull, Green Muscadine, Pedee, Hickman's Grape.
Bottles to look for.
- Duplin Winery Beaufort Bay, North Carolina, USA
- Duplin Winery Scuppernong Blush, North Carolina, USA
- Duplin Winery Scuppernong, North Carolina, USA
- Duplin Winery The Mothervine Premium Scuppernong White, North Carolina, USA
- Hinnant Family Vineyards Scuppernong, North Carolina, USA
Scuppernong: common questions
01.What does Scuppernong taste like?+
02.Where is Scuppernong from?+
03.Where is Scuppernong grown?+
04.What food pairs with Scuppernong?+
05.What else is Scuppernong called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.