Varietal Character
Niagara
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Appellations Growing Niagara Grapes
Appellations producing the most Niagara wines:
Niagara Grape Details
Niagara is the result of crossing two American varieties, Concord and Cassady, and displays an acute ‘foxy’ flavor. Ripening earlier than Concord, it is popular in the Midwestern and eastern states. It is also grown in Brazil and in very modest amounts in New Zealand. Like Concord, this variety requires quite high heat, very fertile soil and grafting to a good growth rootstock or it produces small crops. Niagara is used to create fruity white wines with strong ‘grapey’ flavor, that generally have a sweet finish. It is also used in dry wines and is grown as a table grape.