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- Ripening: Mid-late season.
- Developed in Mass. in 1849, and roughly one-third V. vinifera; genetically identical to crosses between Catawba and V. labrusca.
- Most widely planted hybrid, important in juice and jelly production and significant part of table grape industry in Western NY.
- Historically significant as variety used in sacramental wines.
- O-Neh-Da Vineyard, the oldest sacramental winery in America, still produces a Concord altar wine.
- Used in some sparkling wines and pétillant naturel, and blended.
