The
Concord grape is a
cultivar derived from the
grape species
Vitis labrusca (also called fox grape) that are used as
table grapes,
wine grapes and juice grapes. They are often used to make grape
jelly, grape juice,
grape pies, grape-flavored
soft drinks, and candy. The grape is sometimes used to make
wine, particularly
kosher wine, though it is not generally favored for that purpose due to the strong "
foxy" (sometimes described as candied-strawberry/musky) flavor. Traditionally, most commercially produced Concord wines have been finished sweet, but dry versions are possible if adequate
fruit ripeness is achieved.