Catawba vs Concord

Concord is more tannic, Catawba is more acidic.

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

Catawba

Red · United States

pink, foxy, sweet, fizzy

Concord

Red · United States

foxy, grapey, sweet, jam-like

Medium sweet
Sweetness: Medium sweet; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: Medium; 10 to 12%
Alcohol: 10 to 12%; 7 to 9 °C
Serve at: 10 to 12 °C; none listed
Regions: United States

Only Catawba

Spicy food

Both pair with

Fruit desserts and pastries
Soft and mild cheese
Barbecue and smoked meat

Only Concord

Chocolate

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 Catawba and Concord pages.