Alicante Bouschet vs Grenache

Alicante Bouschet is more tannic and fuller.

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

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 14 to 15.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Alentejo, California
Regions: Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon

Only Alicante Bouschet

Barbecue and smoked meat
Stews and braises
Sausages

Both pair with

Lamb

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables

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 Grenache pages.