Discover Vitis rotundifolia, commonly known as muscadine, a grapevine species native to the southeast and south-central United States. Ideal for the warm and humid climate, muscadine grapes require fewer chilling hours than other varieties and thrive on summer heat. Ranging in color from bronze to dark purple, muscadine berries have a tough skin, making them an acquired taste when eating raw. However, they make for perfect artisan wines, juice, and jelly. Muscadines also provide cover, browse, and fruit for wildlife in natural settings. These grapes are a rich source of polyphenols and are resistant to pests, diseases, and even Phylloxera. Try America's first grape and enjoy its high nutritional content today!