Alexandrouli vs Saperavi

Saperavi is fuller and more tannic.

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

Alexandrouli

Red · Georgia

dark, floral, cherry, often semi-sweet

Saperavi

Red · Georgia

deep, dark, plummy and firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; High
Acidity: High; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: none listed

Only Alexandrouli

Charcuterie

Both pair with

Lamb
Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese

Only Saperavi

Barbecue and smoked meat

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 Alexandrouli and Saperavi pages.