Catawba vs Delaware

Catawba is sweeter and 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

Delaware

White · United States

grapey, light, gentle, foxy

Medium sweet
Sweetness: Off-dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: Medium; 10 to 12%
Alcohol: 10 to 12%; 7 to 9 °C
Serve at: 7 to 9 °C; none listed
Regions: North East, Mid West of United States, Japan

Only Catawba

Spicy food
Barbecue and smoked meat

Both pair with

Fruit desserts and pastries
Soft and mild cheese

Only Delaware

Salads
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

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 Delaware pages.