Marquette grape

What you need to know about Marquette

• French-American hybrid grape first developed at University of Minnesota in 2006.

• Cold hardy and grows well in the Midwest and the Northeast because of this.

• Capable of producing multiple styles, though known for lighter bodied styles.

• Low tannin, high acid.

• Benefits from oak aging.

Tasting profile

• Cherry, cranberry, black olive, grapefruit, chocolate, caramel, black currant, spice.

Growing Marquette

• VSP is not recommended. It is a highly vigorous vine, which can of course be exacerbated by soil and climactic conditions.

• Top wire cordon training system is recommended to accommodate this.

What yeast to use for Marquette

• D254 is a common yeast used.

Fermenting and aging tips

• As a hybrid variety, it tends to have difficulty holding onto the little tannin it has. Take this into account through employing sacrificial tannins during fermentation, and aging on oak.

• High acidity means you may need to deacidify with potassium bicarbonate or calcium carbonate.