Norton (grape)
| Norton | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
Norton grapes growing on the vine | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | V. vinifera, V. aestivalis, V. labrusca hybrid |
| Notable regions | Missouri USA |
| Breeder | Daniel Norborne Norton |
| VIVC number | 3304 |
Norton is grown in the Midwestern United States, the Mid-Atlantic States, and northeastern Georgia. Nuclear and chloroplast DNA data are consistent with 'Norton' being a complex hybrid with ancestry from V. aestivalis, V. vinifera, and V. labrusca.
Norton was first cultivated in Richmond, Virginia, and is the official grape of the State of Missouri, and is considered the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry. Daniel Norton first purveyed the Norton cultivar during the early 19th century from his vineyards in Virginia, USA.