Alicante Bouschet vs Ancellotta

Alicante Bouschet is more tannic.

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

Alicante Bouschet

Red · Spain

inky, red-fleshed, plummy, rustic

Ancellotta

Red · Italy

inky, soft, plummy, a colour blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; High
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Alentejo, California
Regions: Emilia-Romagna

Only Alicante Bouschet

Barbecue and smoked meat
Stews and braises
Lamb

Both pair with

Sausages

Only Ancellotta

Pasta with meat sauce
Charcuterie
Pizza

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 Alicante Bouschet and Ancellotta pages.