Baco noir vs Concord

Concord is sweeter, Baco noir is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Baco noir

Red · France

dark, smoky, tart, a hybrid

Concord

Red · United States

foxy, grapey, sweet, jam-like

Bone dry
Sweetness: Medium sweet; Medium
Body: Light; Medium
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 10 to 12%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 10 to 12 °C; Ontario, New York, Michigan, Mississippi
Regions: United States

Only Baco noir

Sausages
Stews and braises
Burgers

Both pair with

Barbecue and smoked meat

Only Concord

Fruit desserts and pastries
Chocolate
Soft and mild cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Baco noir and Concord pages.