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Isabella Child Development Center in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is a preschool center established in 1969. They provide a developmentally appropriate program for ages 3 to 4 years old. The center strives to develop each child’s self-confidence and independence. Their program seeks to develop the social, physical, cognitive, language abilities of each child.

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Isabella Plains, ACT, 2905

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Gratiot-Isabella RESD first in region to split employee child care costs through new state program

Holly Summerhill says she couldn’t be more grateful to her employer, Gratiot-Isabella RESD.

Not only does she love her job as a Mt. Pleasant High School paraprofessional, but her employer is also sharing child care costs for her infant son, Bennett.

“Full-time day care for Bennett would have cost more than our mortgage – over $700 a month,” says Summerhill, 25. “Thanks to the RESD and the Tri-Share program, we’re only paying one-third the cost. It’s really made a huge difference for our family.”

For too many working families, paying for child care is an obstacle to employment. The state launched the new MI Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program in March in hopes of making child care more affordable for parents, while also helping businesses retain workforce talent.

With Tri-Share, child care costs are split equally between the state, eligible families, and their employers.

For example, an employee paying $9,000 in annual child-care services will now pay $3,000, the employer will cover $3,000, and the state of Michigan will cover $3,000. Participating employers will also receive a tax credit at the end of the year to mitigate the employer’s contributions.

Funded with a $1 million appropriation in the 2021 state budget, the program is operating in three regions of the state to start: the Great Lakes Bay Region (Isabella, Gratiot, Midland, Clare, Gladwin, Bay, Arenac, and Saginaw counties), as well as the Traverse City and Muskegon regions.

The bipartisan cost-sharing program is the first of its kind in Michigan.

“Every parent in Michigan deserves access to quality, safe, and affordable child care, and Tri-Share brings us one step closer to achieving that goal,” says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

State labor officials say finding child care has been an issue in Michigan for years. Now 18 months into the pandemic, many child care centers have closed or are struggling to hire qualified caregivers.

Bennett Paksi loves going to day care at Children’s Discovery Academy. The academy partnered in 2020 with the Gratiot-Isabella RESD, St. Louis Public Schools and Masonic Pathways to bring affordable licensed child care to their employees.
Across Michigan, 44% of families live in a child care desert. A child care desert is any census tract with more than 50 children under age 5 that contains either no child care providers or so few options that there are more than three times as many children as licensed child care slots.

All this makes it more difficult for working parents to find affordable child care to rejoin – or remain – in the workforce. The impact is even greater among women, who disproportionately carry the family responsibility for child care.

That labor shortage is, in turn, affecting Michigan’s economic recovery.

A coalition of business and advocacy leaders, led by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom, R-Norton Shores, championed funding for the pilot program.

“It is a priority of mine to find innovative ideas in addressing affordable and accessible childcare. That is why I am proud to have been a part of an incredible effort to introduce this pilot program,” says VanWoerkom.

The MI Tri-Share Child Care program addresses the issue of affordability head-on by bringing employers and the state to the table together as direct stakeholders, says Cheryl Bergman, CEO of the Michigan Women’s Commission (MWC), which is administering Tri-Share.

COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the challenges working mothers faced well before there was a global pandemic, says Shannon Garrett, MWC’s chief strategy officer.

“Michigan’s mothers of color, in particular, have long been sounding an alarm about the unsustainable balance required to work frontline and essential jobs without the availability of flexible, safe, and affordable child care options,” says Garrett.
                   
Tri-Share is designed to help working families, also known as ALICE households – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The 2021 ALICE Report found 38% of Michigan households still struggled to make ends meet in 2019, prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Employees eligible to participate in the Tri-Share pilot must be employed by a participating employer, have an income above 150% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) and below 250% FPL, and not otherwise be eligible for the Child Development and Care Program (commonly called the state child care subsidy).

“Many of these families that would qualify for Tri-Share are working their butts off to make ends meet,” says Rich VanTol, supervisor of School-Home-Community Partnerships/Early Childhood Education at Bay-Arenac ISD. “But when child care costs $10,000 a year per child, many end up working just to pay for child care.”

Martin Combs, Associate Superintendent for Special Services at Gratiot-Isabella RESD. The Gratiot-Isabella RESD (GIRESD) Board of Education decided to join the Tri-Share pilot program to attract and retain quality workers, says Martin Combs, GIRESD associate superintendent for special services.

“We believe this will improve child care opportunities all across the Great Lakes Bay Region,” says Combs. “We strongly encourage other businesses to join us in piloting this program.”

Participating employers must agree to identify and recruit eligible employees, provide employer portions of each participating employee’s child care costs, and maintain communication with the facilitator hub regarding each employee’s continued employment and eligibility.

The RESD has seen quite a bit of employee interest in the program.

Summerhill, who has worked with students with severe cognitive impairments at the RESD since 2017, says she and her fiancé, Julian Paksi, were thrilled to hear about the cost-sharing program. Their St. Louis home is just down the road from Bennett’s day care, Children’s Discovery Academy, which partnered in 2020 with the Gratiot-Isabella RESD, St. Louis Public Schools, and Masonic Pathways to bring affordable licensed child care opportunities to their employees.

“It’s hard taking your child to day care. But it’s easier knowing my employer trusts a day care enough to put their employees’ kids there,” says Summerhill.

Thanks to Tri-Share, Summerhill’s portion is $63 per week, versus the full price of $190.

“I’m very thankful the RESD has been willing to do this for their employees,” she says. “This is a great way for employers to take care of their staff and a small price to pay in the long run for a happy employee. ”

How to care for Isabella grapes. Features of the variety

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1. How to care for Isabella grapes. Peculiarities of variety
   • Breeding history
   • Description
   • Ripening period
   • Nutritional value
2. Isabella grape load on the bush. Spraying
3. Lydia and Isabella grapes. When to harvest Lydia grapes?
4. How to prune isabella grapes in spring. Rules for pruning grapes
5. On which branches grapes bear fruit. What you need to know before forming a bush
6. Summer pruning of Isabella grapes. How to prune grapes before flowering?

How to care for Isabella grapes. Peculiarities of variety

Isabella grapes – table-technical variety. It has a wide range of applications: wine, juices are made from berries, they are used as raw materials for preparations, they are consumed fresh.

Breeding history

An ancient Isabella grape variety discovered in North America in 1816. He was seen by breeder William Prince in the garden of the Gibbs family. In honor of the mistress of the house, Isabella, the grapes were named.

The variety was formed naturally by cross-pollination of local grapes Vytis Labruska and the European variety Vytis Vinifera.

It immediately became widespread in many countries of the world. In the 20th century, Isabella grapes were widely used in the Soviet Union: they grew it in summer cottages, decorated arbors and arches with it. Despite the fact that since then many varieties of the crop have been bred by breeders, it continues to be cultivated in various climatic zones.

Description

Grape forms long, fast growing vines. Having reached 3-4 years of age, the variety grows 4-meter shoots. The leaves are large, three-lobed. From the inside they are silver-green, strongly pubescent, from above – smooth, dark green.

2-5 large-fruited clusters are formed on the shoot. The weight of the bunches is 200-250 grams, but some of them increase their mass up to 1. 5 kilograms; the shape is an inverted cone. The berries are round, their color is dark blue, almost purple. Their skin is dense, covered with a bluish bloom.

Ripening period

The culture belongs to late-ripening varieties: the vegetation period lasts 5-6 months. Grape brushes ripen in October. The signal that the time has come to harvest is the aroma of nutmeg, spreading through the garden plot. The first crop is harvested 3-4 years after planting the vines.

Nutritional value

The taste of berries is sweet and sour. The peel is easily separated from the pulp, inside which there is a small amount of seeds. The sugar content of fruits reaches 16-18 percent, the calorie content in 100 grams is 65 Kcal. They contain a large number of useful substances necessary for the human body.

Additional information. In some European countries, wine from Isabella grapes is prohibited for production and import due to the high content of menthol alcohol in it.

Isabella grape load on the bush. Spraying

Although the Isabella grape variety is resistant to many pests and diseases, there is a risk of infection if not properly cared for. At home, you can spray with a soda solution. To do this, use the following recipe:0003

• warm water – 10 l;
• table salt – 120 g;
• baking soda – 25 g.

But if you use this solution alone, it will not be able to create a complete protection against pests. A positive result can be achieved only if it is used in combination with stronger drugs, which include:

• Bordeaux liquid;
• Topaz;
• Shavit;
• Falcon;
• Paracelsus.

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Isabella White grapes. Early The White Isabella (Noah) grape variety was obtained through numerous re-rootings for different chibouks. Among them, perhaps, there was material from the classic “Isabella”. Synonyms: Fraga Albe, Belo Otelo, Charvat, Tatar Riesling, Noka, Noe, Nova. Bushes vigorous. The leaves are large, rounded, slightly dissected, three-lobed or entire, covered with dense arachnoid pubescence from below. Petiole notch open, vaulted. The flower is bisexual. Clusters are medium, cylindric, usually with one wing, medium dense. The berries are small, round, light green with a slight yellowish tint. The skin is thin. The flesh is slimy, with an isabelle flavor. Shoot maturation is good. Productivity is 55-60 q/ha. The growth of the bushes is violent, the shoots are creeping. Grows without grafting on deep, sandy or sandy loamy soils. Resistant to frost, mildew and oidium. Phylloxera resistance on clay soils is insufficient. Sensitive to the content of lime in the soil. A very productive variety. Used in the past in winemaking, can also be used as a rootstock. Due to the low quality of the resulting wine, it is now processed into grape juice and brandy.

Lydia and Isabella grapes. When to harvest Lydia grapes?

Harvesting takes place approximately 145 days after the first ovaries appear. Usually, the active harvest of Lydia grapes occurs at the end of August or at the very beginning of September. From one bush you can get up to 35 kilograms of excellent fruits, if you follow all the rules of agricultural technology and, of course, all the rules and regulations for plant care. The peculiarity of the variety is also that ripe berries can crumble very easily. This is a great difficulty, so it is best to produce brushes in dry and, preferably, in calm weather, so that the berries simply do not crumble to the ground.

When brushes are cut, they should be carefully examined. Berries that are damaged are best set aside immediately. The crop is harvested in containers in which holes are made so that the harvested crop is ventilated. In a box, you can collect no more than 13 kilograms of fruit. If there are more of them in the container, then the berries can be wrinkled and, accordingly, in this form they can deteriorate much faster, and this is a big drawback.
One of the advantages of the Lydia grape variety is that it can be consumed both fresh and preserved. The variety is excellent for making grape jam or jams, as well as berry compotes or fruit drinks.

It is best to prune the bush in the second year of growth, and do this at least three times during the whole season. In the spring, sanitary pruning of Lydia grapes is carried out – dry, damaged and unviable shoots are removed. In the summer, the procedure is carried out in order to thin out the bush and make it more accurate. In addition, pruning is another step in preparing the grapes for wintering. It is worth noting that Lydia grapes have a frost resistance higher than many other varieties, but it is still better to use additional shelter, especially for young seedlings, it will not be superfluous at all.

How to prune isabella grapes in spring. Rules for pruning grapes

In order to ensure the fruiting function of a grape bush, it is left with a pair of annual vines growing on a two-year-old plant. The cut points should be left in one place, on the inside. To this end, the processes should be on the outside from the middle of the growth of the bush and below the tendrils. Incorrectly placed notches will prevent the juice from flowing through the grapes. Shoots that are one year old or more are removed and half a centimeter shoots are left at the cut points. The size of the left parts is important, as it will affect the growth of the bush and its recovery. The place of cutting of plots that have been growing on a bush for many years should be perpendicular to the axis.

Pruning a year old vine is done between the knot a couple of centimeters from the top section. It is recommended to make an incision at an angle in order to correctly direct the current of juice along the vine. Particular attention is paid to pruning the plant, the territorial location of which exposes the bush to the threat of getting sick with various species diseases.

The Isabella grape plant does not tolerate pruning well and is unable to heal damaged areas on its own. Therefore, several principles should be followed:

1. The plant should be cleaned infrequently, but thoroughly.
2. It is important to leave bulges at the cut points, do not cut under the root.
3. Those varieties that are not covered for the winter are cleaned in the spring, the rest in the fall.

Isabella grapes after pruning

Do not make Isabella grapes cut up and down. Three cut points are enough for each arrow of grapes: one is for the vegetative area, the second is for pruning the vine. More complete pruning should be done before the vegetative period is reached.

Trimming, leaving a small bulge at the cut points, helps the healing process to improve and reduce the losses from the operation. The plant is not capable of healing wounds, it is not a tree, but a grape bush. Keep this in mind when it comes to pruning.

The pruning period depends on the climatic conditions of the region, if in the northern parts it is correct to clean the Isabella bush in the fall, then in the south it is better in the spring, although it is also possible in the fall. But the circumcised Isabella in the south during the autumn period will be less adapted to survive the winter cold.

If the bush has been covered, it is better to prune after you have harvested. With both pruning and cover, the timing must be right so that the plant does not over-rot in the cover. But it didn’t get too cold either.

Properly shaped Isabella bush helps to avoid pruning in the summer, since everything has been done before.

Harvest will be larger on strong growing vineyard bushes. The harvest will not be so much, but the berries will have an impressive size.

You should assess the situation reasonably and be aware that large clusters on dense bushes will require you to spend a lot of physical labor and time to care for the plant. But this can be prevented by growing an average Isabella bush. In summer, the main work is to remove excess shoots and bunches of grapes.

Proper pruning in spring should be carried out by timely control of the flow of flowering of planting material. If the inflorescences began to open, then the cleaning of the bush should not be done in the spring, but after harvesting the Isabella grape variety.

On which branches grapes bear fruit. What you need to know before forming a bush

Grapes – liana, in the wild lets out meter-long lashes, clinging to any support, most often to trees. Its main task is to reach for the sun, accumulate nutrients, and give fruits for reproduction in the fall. Each cultivated bush on your site secretly dreams of growing up to ten meters up, hanging a few clusters somewhere under the roof. His plans do not include the obligation to supply you with a crop.

A healthy plant has a colossal power of regeneration, it can and should be cut ruthlessly, otherwise you will not get high yields – in a thickened bush the berries will become smaller, and only climb from a stepladder to get the tassels.

Remember, no pity – just a clear understanding of what you need from him.

Let’s take a closer look at the wood of your plant. Here you need to be able to distinguish its three types: summer, biennial and perennial shoots. Summer – green, bearing leaves, flowers, brushes. Biennial – vines, chocolate shade, summer shoots grow from them with a harvest. Perennial – branches, dark, bark often fringed. Branches accumulate nutrients for laying the future crop. No special fruit twigs, like apple trees. Any green shoot can equally well play both a vegetative and fruitful role. It all depends on the formation.

Now let’s deal with what you have. Do you have cold winters? How much space can you devote to a vineyard? Do you need a vine for aesthetics or purely for gastronomic purposes? The time has come to understand all the nuances of the formation.

Summer pruning of Isabella grapes. How to prune grapes before flowering?

After the spring pruning, the gardener’s attention to the grape bushes should not weaken, because along with the fruiting eyes, fat shoots coming from the old parts of the vine or from the base of the shoots also grow. When and how to prune grapes in the summer from unnecessary shoots at this stage? A fragment of grapes is carried out in the last decade of May or early summer, when new green shoots reach a length of up to 15–20 cm and are easy to remove.

With proper breaking of shoots on a bush and pruning of grapes in summer, it is possible to achieve:

• the presence on each plant of the number of shoots corresponding to the strength of the bush;
• a good start for the full maturation of the shoots and the laying of a plentiful crop;
• preservation of crops from grape diseases and pest attacks;
• access of air and sun to the ovary;
• redirection of nutrition from parasitic shoots to brushes;
• the correct formation of a bush for the next year.

If the tops do not break out in time, they develop at the expense of nutrients, which at this time are essential for flowering and the formation of the ovary. In addition, fatty shoots shade the bush, prevent the penetration of air and sunlight into the crown, and even prevent the formation of future berries.

In parallel, when pruning grapes in July or earlier, remove wild shoots growing from the underground part of the bush, but leave cultivated shoots without inflorescences if they are required in the future for the formation of grapes. The stronger the plant, the more shoots left.

What can be prepared from Isabella grapes: 10 options for adults and children

Isabella grapes are well known to all gardeners. This is an easy-to-care grape, it grows by itself, it gives a lot of fruits, but it has a specific taste and few people eat its berries just like that. What can be prepared from grapes of this variety, read in our review.

Unique flavor bouquet, indescribable aroma and sweetness Isabella show themselves well not only in winemaking. Recipes with grapes Isabella – the main ingredient, quite diverse. And for sure, both the smallest sweet tooth and true culinary gourmets will like it.

Isabella grape wine at home

You will need : 15 kg of grapes, sugar to taste, water if needed .

Cooking . Crush the berries selected for making wine with your hands or with a potato press. Leave the resulting pulp for 3-4 days and stir 1-2 times a day. Then strain through cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice. If it turned out too sour, add 50-500 ml of water to it (per 1 liter of juice). Pour the juice into the bottle, filling it 2/3, add half the sugar (at the rate of 100-150 g per 1 liter of juice), seal it tightly with a water seal or put a rubber glove on the neck with a hole made in one finger and leave it in a dark room with room temperature (16-22°C).

After 5 days, add half of the remaining sugar, diluting it with 0.5 liters of expressed fermenting juice and pouring it back into the bottle. After another 5 days, add the remaining sugar. In total, fermentation will last 35-70 days. When the glove falls off, the wine itself brightens, and the sediment sinks to the bottom, carefully pour the wine into a clean container, removing it from the sediment. At this stage, you can add more sugar, leaving for 7-10 days under a water seal. Seal the container well and place in a cool (6-16°C) dark place to age. After 3-6 months, aged wine can be bottled and stored in a cellar or refrigerator for up to 5 years.

Isabella grape jam

You will need : 3.5 kg of grapes (already sorted and washed), 4 kg of granulated sugar, 2 kg of lemons, 1.5 l of water .

Cooking . Prepare the berries. Rub the grapes through a sieve, thereby separating the peel and seeds. Cut the lemon into slices along with the zest and mix them with the grape mass. Then add sugar and add water. Stir constantly. When the future jam boils, turn off the stove and let the mixture cool. And then repeat this procedure until the mass looks like marmalade. Ready jam immediately pour into glass containers and close. Cover them and let them cool.

Isabella compote

Grape Isabella is also very good for making compote. Recipes will not require you to spend a lot of money, and jars with a healthy and fragrant drink will delight the whole family in winter.

You will need : 10 kg grapes, 8 kg sugar, water .

Preparation . Rinse the berries thoroughly (they can be left directly on the brushes) and pour over with boiling water. And then lay the bunches in sterilized jars. Make syrup from sugar and water (8 kg of sugar per 15 liters of water). Boil water separately. Pour boiling water into jars with grapes and drain after 3-5 minutes. Then pour in the sugar syrup and roll up the compote. Wrap the jars in a blanket and let cool completely.

You can use other fruits as additional ingredients. The taste will be even more interesting and richer if you add apples or pears.

Spicy drunk Isabella grape tincture

You will need : 500 g Isabella grapes, 5 tbsp. sugar, 200 ml water, 500 ml vodka, 4 pcs. cloves, 1 lemon, 1/3 cinnamon sticks, 1 star anise .

Preparation . Rinse the grapes, dry and tear off the brush. Make syrup from water and sugar, cool to room temperature. Remove the zest from the lemon with a fine grater. Transfer the grapes to a glass container of suitable volume, add spices, lemon zest, syrup, pour in vodka. Close with a nylon lid, mix well and store in a dark, cool place for 3-4 months. After a while, strain the tincture and bottle it.

Panna cotta “Donna Isabella”

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You will need : 300 ml cream (33%, or less), 200 ml milk, 0. 5 cup sugar, 0.5 kg Isabella grapes, 20 g gelatin, water .

Preparation . Peel the grapes from the twigs, put in a container and “break” a little with a blender. If the berries are wilted from long lying, add a little water. Pass the resulting mass through a sieve. You will get the consistency of tomato juice or a little thinner. Soak gelatin in 200 ml of warm milk. In a separate saucepan, combine milk, cream and sugar. Add sugar to your taste. If the grapes are sour – more, if sweet – less. Put the resulting mass to heat up. But don’t bring it to a boil. Make sure the gelatin has dissolved. Dilute the grape puree a little with water to taste, otherwise it will turn out too tart. Grape part (500 ml) also heat a little and mix with milk. Pour into bowls or glasses and let cool.

Grape marmalade with sugar and gelatin

You will need : 1 liter of grape juice, 0. 5 kg of sugar, 20 g of gelatin .

Preparation . Grind the washed grapes in a meat grinder or pass through a juicer. Boil the grape juice with sugar and boil it for an hour, stirring regularly and removing the foam. Dilute the gelatin, wait until it swells, and mix it with the juice. Strain hot juice and pour into molds. When the marmalade hardens, it can be served on the table, or prepared for long-term storage. To do this, sprinkle the finished layers of frozen marmalade with sugar, transfer them with parchment paper and put them in a cardboard box. Marmalade should be stored in a dry and cool room, where there are no sudden changes in temperature and humidity.

Isabella grape marshmallow

You will need : 1 l Isabella grape juice, 1 tbsp. cornstarch .

Preparation . Rinse the grapes, dry a little. Squeeze the juice through a juicer or through a meat grinder, and then carefully strain. Pour the prepared juice into a saucepan and boil patiently until the volume is reduced by half. Dissolve starch in cold water and, stirring, pour into juice. He will become a prick. Pour this jelly onto a baking sheet with a layer of 5-7 mm. Too thick a layer is not worth making, as you will significantly increase the cooking time. Place the tray in the oven at 90-100 degrees. Dry the marshmallow with the door slightly ajar for 6-7 hours. Or in an electric dryer. Cut the finished product into strips, twist into a tube.

Isabella Marshmallow

You will need : 500 g Isabella grapes (only berries removed from the stems), 250 g sugar for fruit puree and 475 g for making agar syrup, 160 ml water, 1-2 egg whites, 10 g agar-agar, 4-5 tbsp. powdered sugar .

Cooking . Remove the berries from the brush. Take a little more grapes by weight, because. after wiping, there will be a lot of waste (pits and skins). Using an immersion blender, grind the grapes into a pulp.

Pass the resulting grape mass through a sieve – you only need the pulp of the grapes without skin and seeds. Let it simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add 250 g of granulated sugar to the hot puree. Mix thoroughly until completely dissolved and leave to cool, then place in the refrigerator overnight.

Start making marshmallows. Beat the chilled puree and one egg white (also chilled). After 2-3 minutes while beating, add the second protein. Beat the berry mass until fluffy so that it stands on the whisk. Put the agar-agar to boil with the addition of water. As soon as it starts to boil, add sugar and stir. Cook the syrup from the moment of boiling for 4-5 minutes. The resulting mass should drain from the blade with a thin thread. Thoroughly mix the finished syrup with a spatula and pour in a thin stream into the whipped berry mass. After the syrup has been poured, continue to beat the marshmallow mass for another 2-4 minutes. It should turn out lush, with a trace of the whisk when whipping.

And now we work quickly, because marshmallow mass begins to cool at a temperature of 40 ° C. Transfer the marshmallows with a silicone spatula to a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip. It is convenient to use a silicone bag to deposit marshmallows. You can experiment with different nozzles. Leave the marshmallow to stabilize at room temperature for 1-2 days. Then it can be glued in pairs and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Sweetness is ready!

Isabella grape sauce for the winter

You will need : 2300 g grapes, 2 cups sugar, 200 ml 9% vinegar, 2 tsp. ground red pepper, 3 tsp dried garlic, 1 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp ground white pepper, 1 tsp ground ginger, 2 tbsp. starch, 1 cup water to dilute the starch.

Cooking . Rinse the grapes, tear off the brushes. Grind the prepared grapes with a blender into a puree. This is best done in batches. Wipe the grape puree through a fine sieve so that the seeds and unground skins do not get into the sauce. Pour the grape puree into a heavy bottomed saucepan and add the sugar. Send the pot to the fire.

Simmer for 40 minutes from the moment of boiling, stirring constantly so that the sauce does not burn, and skimming off the foam. After that, pour vinegar into the mass, mix. Add all spices and cook for another 30 minutes. Pour the diluted starch in a thin stream. Cook for 5 more minutes. Pour hot sauce into pre-prepared small jars and seal tightly.

Grape juice with sugar

Pure juice from 9Isabella’s 0176 tastes too rich and kids won’t drink it. But if you dilute it with water and sugar, then the sharpness will go away, but the aroma will remain.

You will need : 3 parts grapes, 1 part sugar, 50 g sugar per liter of water .

Preparation . Wash and sort the grapes. Grind it in a meat grinder or pass through a juicer. In this case, the juice will acquire a certain astringency due to crushed seeds, but this is a pleasant astringency, and it is of great benefit. Squeeze the juice well and pour it into the pan. Add the right amount of water, sugar and boil the juice over medium heat for 20-25 minutes. Pour the grape juice into sterilized bottles or jars and roll up the lids. Turn over and wrap them up. After the juice has cooled, transfer it to a cool place and do not be afraid that it will turn sour.

As you can see, there are plenty of options for using grapes Isabella , choose any of them and enjoy a pleasant grape aroma!

90,000 characteristics of the grape variety, landing and care

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• How and
• Benefits and harm to the grapes Isabella
• Load landing in the fall – Basic rules
• Description of grapes Isabella
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    • Isabella grape care
  • Features of cultivation
    • pruning
    • Diseases and pests
    • Shelter for the winter
    • Storage of yield
    • Regions
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  WORK WORK WORK WORLE grapes, whose homeland is the state of South Carolina, which successfully migrated to the Russian expanses. On the territory of Europe, the species took root as early as the 17th century, and domestic winegrowers have already inherited from Europeans many rules and tricks for growing and caring for Isabella.

  The Isabella grape, whose description includes a number of features, has become known throughout the world for its characteristics. It belongs to table-technical varieties and, accordingly, manifests itself better in juices and wines than fresh. The bush can please the gardener with both generous fruits and an aesthetic appearance, and therefore it is quite popular to grow a small amount of vines as a decoration of the land.

  Due to the increased vegetation, the bush is often used as a rootstock for less weak varieties. Isabella today actively grows in temperate climates around the world, but the most planted are countries such as Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine and Russia, in particular, the Moscow region.

  The reason why this species is so fond of countries with seasonal cooling is its frost resistance. According to practical experience, in its original form it is intended for fruiting in cold and damp. For all gardeners living in the above territories, it will be a big plus that such a bush takes moisture better than drought. Although this culture is prone to decay and requires ventilation, yet an abundance of moisture will only betray its strength.

  An important moment of cultivation is the ripening of berries. This happens when other species have already served their gardener and hibernated until the next season. For the first fruiting from the moment the buds ripen, it will take no more than 180 days. During this period, the watery fruit acquires up to 80% moisture, which makes it an easy, attractive snack and dessert for any feast.

  Isabella grapes in the yard – on the photo

  How and when the Isabella grape variety appeared:

  Features of pruning Isabella grapes in autumn

  Isabella grape variety appeared not as a result of the work of scientific breeders, but due to nature itself. Scientists have made the assumption that there was a crossing of varieties Vitis Vinifera (European variety) and Vitis Lambrusca at the time of cross-pollination.

  The official name of the variety Isabella is Isabella Banskaya and has been popular for 2 centuries, both among professionals and amateur gardeners.

  This variety was first encountered on the path of the American breeder William Prince on Long Island. He described this variety and derived a new one based on it – Isabella Pink, which in our country was called Lydia.

  As for the Isabella variety, it has been cultivated in our country since the middle of the 20th century. He showed himself perfectly as a variety that always brings large yields, as a plant resistant to many different diseases and unpretentiousness in care. Thanks to all these qualities, winemakers from all over the country began to grow Isabella on their plantations, for the manufacture of juices or brandy. Wine is not made from the berries of Isabella White, due to the fact that it turns out to be of poor quality.

  At the moment, Isabella began to be grown in almost every corner of our vast country. It is also very popular in such countries as Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan. On the territory of these countries, the variety is grown both for private use in small areas, and for industrial use in large areas, in order to use the fruits for the production of wines.

  Isabella prefers to grow in a temperate subtropical climate. Unlike other varieties, Isabella is a frost-resistant plant, which allows it to be grown throughout Russia.

  Interesting fact: Toward the end of the 20th century, the European Union decided to impose a ban on the production of wines from Isabella grapes, due to the high content of methanol in it. Some time later, it was proved that the earlier conclusions were erroneous, but this did not change the attitude of the Europeans towards this variety.

  Planting and care

  Planting

  How to make Isabella compote at home

  Seedlings are rooted cuttings. Planting material is divided into elite and first-class. The first has about 5 roots of identical thickness and a mature growth of 25 cm. First-class – 4 roots and 20 cm of the same indicator.

  During landing, a pit is prepared for each of them. Drainage is laid out at its bottom (it can be expanded clay, coarse sand or stones), then wood ash comes, fertilizer is superphosphate, and at the end it is sprinkled with earth. Isabella grapes require a place that is well warmed by the sun and closed from the wind. Wetlands or areas with a close location of groundwater will not work.

  It is better not to carry out such a process later, as the plant will need time to build up the root system. Landing is also allowed in the spring. For this, the first or second half of May is suitable. The choice of the period depends on the weather conditions.

  It is not recommended to plant seedlings near the fence, but in the future it is better to let the grown vine along it. Often they use special supports with a rope stretched between them. They are exhibited at a distance of about 3 m. At the same time, the lower vine recedes from the ground to a height of up to 1 meter, and the upper one – by 1.5-2 m.

  It is important to know that if seedlings at the initial stage of growth are at home or in a greenhouse, then when they are planted in open ground, it is necessary to create partial shade. This is required to eliminate the likelihood of burns of grape leaves.

  This variety has a ripening period of 180 days.

  Formation of vines

  Formation of vines is necessary during the second season of the crop in the open field. Initially, 7-8 shoots are left on it, which are smoothly bent and fixed to the trellis in a horizontal position. As the growth of shoots increases to the next level of the wire, they are fixed to it, having previously placed a soft cloth to prevent chafing of the plant.

  Necessary methods for caring for Isabella grapes:

  • watering,
  • cutting,
  • mulching,
  • winter shelter from the cold,
  • pest control.

  For sandy soils, watering is carried out often, but in small proportions, and for clay soils, on the contrary, rarely, but plentifully. In both cases, slurry is supplied with water once a month.

  Peat, hay, sawdust are used for these purposes.

  Before the appearance of berries, fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers is carried out, the introduction of concentrated manure is completely excluded. The first introduction of elements useful for the plant is carried out in the spring. For this, carbamide or ammonium nitrate are suitable. 12 days before flowering, it is recommended to feed the vineyard with an infusion of dandelions, nettles or bird droppings.

  Pruning

  Pruning is required in autumn, after the leaves have dropped. At the same time, dead and diseased shoots are removed. The top of the bush is adjusted with a pruner at an angle of 90 degrees.

  It is required to remove the growth by one third, and dead shoots by two thirds. During the summer, the crop is surveyed to remove unwanted foliage to maintain proper aeration

  It is important to thin out the bunches in the vineyard. If they do not touch, then the harvest will be greater.

  The recommended norm for the number of clusters on one adult plant is 30-35 pieces.

  Pest prophylaxis

  Pest prophylaxis is carried out with slaked lime. For the winter, Isabella needs to be bent down and placed in specially dug trenches, and then sprinkled with earth and peat. On top of this, an air-permeable covering material is placed.

  Spruce or pine spruce branches and wooden shields will reliably protect the plant from low temperatures. In winter, such a structure is swept with snow, which serves as even more protection for it.

  In the spring, the vineyard should not be opened before the time when the temperature is finally set to at least 5 degrees. If at the same time the threat of frost continues to persist, then holes are made in the covering material so that the plant gradually gets used to such a temperature regime. A couple of days before the onset of cold weather, vines are recommended to be treated with a solution of Epin. The term of their protective action is up to 10 days.

  Benefits and harms of grapes Isabella

  Lydia grape variety

  Isabella grapes are used for making wine, making tasty dark juice, compotes and jams. Some even know how to make moonshine. You can eat raw berries. Wine made from dark Isabella grapes has one drawback. If it is stored for more than 3 years, it acquires a distinct smell of rot. It does not matter whether the wine is made at home or at the factory.

  The variety has many useful properties, surpasses other varieties in some indicators. For example, leaflets contain tannins, high levels of organic matter, vitamins and minerals. Berries have a lot more antioxidants and anthocyanins than other varieties. Clusters also contain iron, potassium, vitamin C in high concentrations. Here are a number of uses for Isabella:

  • To heal wounds and abrasions, apply leaflets to the sore spot
  • Grape leaf reduces fever well when placed on the forehead, neck, heels, armpits
  • Leaf decoction has expectorant and antiseptic properties, suitable for gargling with sore throats, it is recommended for coughs and colds
  • Foliage increases blood clotting, a decoction is often used for nosebleeds (instilled into the nose)
  • Antioxidants and anthocyanins of berries protect cells from free radicals, reduce the risk of oncology
  • Vitamins and minerals boost immunity, serve to prevent colds
  • Grapes are often used to treat anemia, they contain more iron than pomegranates
  • There are also benefits for the heart, potassium has a positive effect on myocardial function
  • Some substances in the composition of berries improve blood rheology, preventing increased clotting and the formation of blood clots
  • Grapes perfectly cleanse the body of toxic substances.

  In addition, it is recommended to eat at least 100 grams of berries per day. Most of the nutrients are in the bones and peel, therefore it is recommended to eat whole berries. You can make jam for the winter by rubbing whole fruits with sugar without boiling. It must be stored in the refrigerator. It is not advised to eat Isabella for patients with diabetes mellitus, stomach ulcers, hemophilia

  With caution, grapes should be consumed by people who have high acidity, stomatitis, and intestinal problems. Organic acids adversely affect tooth enamel, so it is better to drink juice through a straw

  Autumn planting – basic rules

  In order for a bush to bear generous and healthy fruits, the most important rules for care and cultivation must be followed at each stage of its vegetation.

  Planting in autumn includes a number of procedures and subsequent preventive maintenance, which are recognized by experienced summer residents and winegrowers. First of all, for planting, you need to determine a good piece of land. It should be a hill or just an area open to the heat of the sun, preferably remote from high fences

  It is important to choose a place filed from groundwater, where air circulates freely and does not stagnate.

  According to experts, autumn is the best period for planting grapes, because during the winter the root system and the soil near the bush exchange their substances and strengthen each other. This will subsequently significantly improve the harvest, and already in late September – early October, the fragrant bush will give the summer resident its fruits.

  Isabella large-fruited or its other variety is bred in the same way: the size of the hole for the seedling should be 80x80x80 cm with a small layer of drainage cover in the form of crushed stone. After installing the support peg, all this is covered with a small layer of earth, then 3 buckets of compost, 300 grams of superphosphates and a certain amount of wood ash must be added. Everything is abundantly moistened and sprinkled with earth to a third of the depth of the pit.

  The first seedling is introduced and tied up near the support post, which must be sprinkled and compacted at the base

  It is important that the branching point of the bush is above the ground and does not come into contact with it. After that, you need to water the bush with 1-2 liters of water, and fertilize the ground around it with humus

  It is recommended to perform seating under a pre-prepared frame, on which the vine will later grow. Since the root system of this culture is quite developed, it should be seated at intervals of half a meter.

  Description of grapes Isabella

  This grape variety received its current name in 1816. His “godfather” was the Brooklyn gardener William Price, who so immortalized the name of his friend’s wife – the first beauty of Dorchester (North Carolina) – Isabella Gibbs.

  The Isabella grape variety stands out for its tall, dense bushes, making it attractive to landscape designers. At first, he is not happy with the growth rate. However, 3 years after planting, its branches of the plant lengthen annually by 3–4 meters. Young shoots are greenish-crimson in color, while the old vine remains grey-brown.

  Dark green three-lobed vine leaves with a gray-white color on the reverse side. By autumn, Isabella’s foliage turns golden.

  Cylindrical, inverted cone shaped clusters are not characterized by a high density of berries. With an average weight of 200 to 250 g, in especially fruitful years, the mass of individual specimens exceeds 2 kg. Each shoot carries an average of 3 bunches.

  With a diameter of around 18 mm, the mass of Isabella berries reaches 3 g. Dark blue oval-shaped grape fruits are distinguished by juicy pulp with rare seeds. A significant sugar content (15.4–18%), as well as an original sour-sweet aftertaste, make the variety attractive to winemakers. The period between flowering and harvesting takes about six months.

  Isabella grapes are common in the southern regions (Crimea, Caucasus). Due to its high frost resistance, the variety is actively moving to the central part of Russia, it can be found in the Urals and even in Siberia.

  Isabella grape varieties

  Constant selection of Isabella grapes contributes to the emergence of new varieties with improved useful properties.

  A plant has been bred from black grapes, the clusters of which are created by berries of amber shade. By many characteristics, the Isabella Belaya grape surpasses its progenitor, and its appearance and taste increase the attractiveness of the variety as an exquisite dessert.

  Lydia and Seneca remain the leaders among Isabella grape varieties common in Russia. However, they are gradually being replaced by new representatives of the isabelle dynasty, which have a more pleasant taste, are devoid of mucous pulp, are distinguished by a short ripening period of berries and other useful qualities. These varieties include:

  • Simone;
  • Era;
  • Minsk pink;
  • Supaga;
  • Sucribe;
  • Alden;
  • Alwood;
  • Zilga;
  • Agra etc.

  Not distinguished by large berries and clusters, the new isabelle varieties give a stable harvest and do not create difficulties in care, which makes them attractive for growing in suburban areas of the middle lane.

  Isabelle raisins are of no less interest, which are represented by Venus, Relines pink seed, Romulus and Einset seed. Grapes of these varieties are not inferior in size to Isabella and Lydia. They are completely pitted, contain a high percentage of sugar, resistant to mildew.

  Drought resistance frost resistance

  Low drought resistance is one of the few shortcomings of the variety. At the same time, Isabella grapes feel great in areas with high humidity. The plant easily tolerates cold. Its roots and vine do not need to be covered when the air temperature does not fall below 7-8 degrees below zero.

  Productivity and fruiting

  The classic variety Isabella ripens quite late. The dates when the grapes ripen are limited to October, November. Unfavorable conditions, in the form of cold snaps and constant rains, have little effect on the quality of berries, as well as the yield, which often exceeds 70 kg per bush.

  Fruit area

  Initially, Isabella was bred as a wine variety due to its high sugar content and yield. However, methyl compounds present in its composition have forced some countries to abandon isabelle wines. The latter did not in the least undermine the reputation of grapes, but only expanded its scope. In addition to eating fresh berries and adding to various desserts, Isabella fruits are used in the production of compotes, jams, marmalades, and other preserves. Grape extracts are in demand in the cosmetics industry.

  Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

  Among the main advantages of the Isabella grape variety are:

  • increased frost resistance;
  • unpretentious care;
  • resistance to fungal diseases;
  • adaptation to different climatic conditions;
  • accelerated recovery after damage;
  • transportability.

  The disadvantages of the variety include:

  • exactingness in moisture;
  • tough peel;
  • late aging;
  • specific (“fox”) flavor, which is not approved by all wine producers.

  Advantages and disadvantages of variety

  The undeniable advantages of Isabella grapes include:

  • general unpretentiousness. Variety Isabella is undemanding to fertilizing, soil quality, has good immunity. Even a novice gardener will cope with its cultivation;
  • high frost resistance for grapes. Isabella, without much damage to herself, endures cold temperatures down to -32–35ºС in the presence of shelter. Without it – up to -25–28ºС. This allows you to grow such grapes not only in Moldova, Ukraine, southern Russia, but also in regions less suitable for this crop, for example, in the Moscow region, even without winter shelter. If Isabella falls under return spring frosts, new shoots at the site of the victims are formed in 2-3 weeks and have time to fully form this season;
  • the presence of immunity against diseases typical of the culture. Isabella is extremely rarely affected by such fungal diseases as mildew, oidium, powdery mildew, gray rot, and almost does not suffer from phylloxera. The disease does not spread to her vines, even if adjacent varieties are affected by it;
  • the ability to tolerate waterlogging of the soil well. Many grape varieties develop rot as a result of frequent and/or heavy watering;
  • ease of reproduction. Cuttings take root very easily, they require minimal care;
  • versatility of purpose. Unloved by European winemakers, the taste is considered quite acceptable in Russia, the USA, Australia, South America, and other countries. Yes, you can’t name high-quality wine from Isabella, but after all, the majority of people who do not understand the intricacies of the bouquet of this drink. Many people like it well. But for juices, compotes, and other homemade preparations, the “nutmeg” aroma gives a slight piquancy;
  • low calorie content (only 65 kcal per 100 g). For grapes, this is, in principle, very atypical. Isabella can be quite possible to use in order to diversify the diet. Also, despite the rich color of the skin, this variety rarely causes allergies;
  • decorative value. Even if the climate does not allow grapes to be harvested, Isabella can be used in landscaping for landscaping a garden plot. It looks very impressive, wrapping around a gazebo, veranda, fence. In autumn, the leaves take on a very beautiful golden yellow hue.

  Isabella is not least valued for its unpretentiousness and the ability to consistently and abundantly bear fruit in less than ideal climatic and weather conditions

  The variety also has some disadvantages:

  Isabella reacts very negatively even to a short drought. This is not good for the yield

  Therefore, watering the grapes should be given special attention. Otherwise, the vine may partially or completely shed leaves and brushes.

  Those berries that still ripen become very small and acquire a tart taste.
  The variety is sensitive to high lime content in the soil. Slaked lime for soil deoxidation is strongly not recommended. You can add dolomite flour, sifted wood ash, powdered eggshells to the garden bed. Isabella also does not like acidic soil, so it is advisable to find out the acid-base balance in advance.
  Anthracnose susceptibility. Its prevention must be carried out annually, in spring and autumn.
  The presence of a characteristic aftertaste, called foxy by professional winemakers, which is given to the berries by specific essential oils and acetophenone contained in the skin. It vaguely resembles garden strawberries, but not real, but artificial flavoring. For winemaking, this is considered a very serious drawback (it is typical for all American varieties and hybrids), causing the appearance of an unpleasant putrefactive smell in the bouquet of wine, noticeable even to a non-professional, after only three years of storage.

  Specialists do not rate Isabella wine very highly, but many amateur winemakers quite like it.

  Isabella grapes. Proper planting

  The main thing to consider is the quality of the seedlings. Where do you buy planting material? Are you sure that these seedlings meet all the requirements? Experts recommend giving preference to proven nurseries and not trusting dubious sellers.

  Although Isabella is not a demanding grape and is easily accepted in all conditions, it will produce a poor harvest in poor, infertile soil. The only area where grapes will not grow is saline soil. It is also worth taking care of the presence of a small drainage system. For this purpose, you can use expanded clay or small gravel.

  Take care of the presence of a drainage system

  Consider the main stages of planting:

  1. Landing time. Isabella grape seedlings can be planted in spring and autumn. The main condition is warm earth. Experienced growers are advised to give preference to the autumn period, because during the winter the root system will get stronger enough and develop.
  2. Location. In order for a grape bush to actively develop and grow, it needs sunlight. Do not plant a plant near trees or bushes that provide shade.
  3. Hole. The recess for one bush should be slightly larger than the root system of the seedling. Before planting, the main roots are slightly shortened, and the damaged roots are completely eliminated.
  4. Fertilizers. During planting, it is necessary to apply a small dose of mineral or organic fertilizers. The latter include everything except fresh mullein, since its use can cause many diseases and pests.
  5. Distance between rows. Isabella does not like close proximity, so seedlings are planted at a distance of at least 2 meters.

  Care of Isabella grapes

  As for care, it is quite simple and includes only regular, plentiful watering, especially in dry weather. Grapes do not tolerate the lack of moisture, so you should organize its flow. Also, many use soil mulching – an effective method to retain moisture, improve nutrition, and also the appearance of weeds. It is also an additional protection of the root system from the influence of severe frosts.

  Isabella grapes, planting and caring for which even beginner summer residents can do, will surely bring you a good harvest.

  Cultivation features

  In order for Isabella grapes to give good yields, you need to choose and organize the right place, as well as select high-quality seedlings.

  For this variety of grapes you need:

  • A site well lit by the sun and ventilated.
  • Medium acid soil.
  • When planted in autumn and under favorable conditions, it is possible to harvest the next year.
  • Removing weeds and loosening the soil.
  • This variety is moisture-loving, you need to provide him with regular watering.
  • Application of mineral fertilizers up to 3 times per season, organic every 2-3 years.

  Pruning

  To quickly form grapes on a high trunk, use the method of molding on stepchildren. To do this, within 4 years, you need to trim according to the following scheme by year:

  Second

  • In the spring – pruning of the annual shoot, leaving 2-3 eyes.
  • Cut off green shoots that have reached a length of 10-20 cm.
  • Remove green shoots again when they reach 40-50 cm in length.
  • Each time you need to leave one, the most developed escape.
  • When the length of the shoot reaches a length of 10 cm above the planned trunk, it is necessary to emboss (remove the top of the shoot).
  • After that, there should be 2 upper stepchildren located opposite each other.
  • When the shoots grow more than 30 cm, they must be tied up in different directions and pinched.
  • When the stepchildren of the second level grow up, they need to be thinned out so that the distance between them is at least 20 cm.

  Third

  • Trim stepchildren of the second level, leaving 3-4 eyes.
  • After swelling, the kidneys are removed, leaving the top two.
  • When shoots grow from these buds, they need to be thinned and tied up.

  Fourth

  • Cut off the shoot that is closest to the ground, leaving 2 to 4 buds (replacement knots) on it.
  • Form a fruit arrow from the top shoot, leaving up to 10 buds.

  In the future, the bush needs annual maintenance and sanitary pruning.

  Diseases and pests

  Isabella is a disease and pest resistant variety. It tolerates frosty winters very well. But with a lack of moisture, it can drop leaves or give a poorer harvest. You can learn about the system of resistance of grape varieties from a separate article.

  “Isabella” is usually not in danger of being attacked by bees. It is rather problematic for insects to pierce the thick skin of these berries.

  Common insect pests such as leafworms, felt mites and spider mites can be treated with a variety of insecticides available from garden stores.

  Yet the best way to fight disease is prevention. To prevent the ingress and reproduction of insects, the vineyard is sprayed with Bordeaux liquid, a solution of copper or iron sulphate. To avoid infection with fungal diseases, the bushes are treated with a solution of slaked lime.

  Winter shelter

  Isabella has good frost resistance. Thanks to this, it has become very popular with gardeners in Central Russia. The vine can withstand temperatures down to -30°C and does not require shelter for the winter. Even if the bush freezes slightly in the spring, new shoots will appear that can fully grow in a season.

  Harvest storage

  The keeping quality of grapes is affected by various weather and storage conditions. Despite the fact that “Isabella” refers to varieties with a long shelf life, excess moisture can spoil the berries ahead of time. Therefore, the crop is harvested in dry weather, after several days have passed since the last rain.

  These grapes keep up to several months if hung from the bunch in a dry and cool place.

  Regions

  Gardeners all over Russia fell in love with unpretentious “Isabella”. Therefore, this grape can be found in garden plots throughout the country – from Dagestan and the Krasnodar Territory, to the Moscow region, the Volga region and even Siberia.

  But it is important to understand that this late variety may not have time to ripen if the northern regions had a very cool summer and the plant did not have enough sunny days.

  Harm from Isabella grapes

  Isabella grape berries are good for the body, but under certain circumstances they can cause harm. Doctors do not recommend eating black fruits under the following conditions:

  • High content increases gas formation in the intestines, therefore grapes are not recommended for people prone to flatulence. Even a healthy person should not abuse berries.
  • An increased amount of simple carbohydrates makes berries dangerous for diseases such as diabetes.
  • The calorie content in fruits is increased, the energy value of the product is 70-73 kcal/100 g, which is higher than that of other varieties. This variety is not advised to eat for obese people who want to reduce the calorie content of the menu.
  • Polyphenols adversely affect kidney filtration. The hybrid is contraindicated for people with chronic and acute diseases of these organs.
  • Rinse your mouth after eating the fruit, as the juice damages tooth enamel.
  • In some cases, the hybrid causes allergies.
  • You can not combine the use of grapes with milk, fatty foods, sparkling water, so as not to cause problems with digestion.
  • Pregnant, lactating women and children under 3 years of age, the Isabella grape variety will not be useful.

  In order for grapes to be useful, all contraindications to its use should be taken into account. You should also not abuse berries, otherwise the benefits from them will turn into harm.

  Dangerous properties of grapes

  Back in the 70s of the last century, it was found that Isabella wine contains more methyl alcohol than other brands. Studies around the world have confirmed this feature. It is due to the fact that pectins are converted into methyl alcohol during fermentation. They are in any variety of grapes, but Isabella has more of them in her composition. If in wines from European varieties the amount of this substance is 30-40 mg / l, then in Isabella – 70-120 mg. It finds its way into both industrial and domestic wines.

  Eating large amounts of berries can be harmful

  Methyl alcohol is broken down in the digestive tract into formaldehyde and formic acid. Formaldehyde negatively affects the liver and nervous system. It damages the optic nerve and causes blindness. In high doses, the substance is life-threatening, in low doses it causes chronic poisoning.

  Over the past decades, many firms have tried to refute this claim. There is evidence that in some brands of red wines there is even more methyl alcohol, up to 350 mg / l. They called the data a falsification ordered by producers of more expensive types of wine, because the Isabella brand belongs to a cheap price category.