Altesse vs Verdesse

Verdesse is fuller.

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

Altesse

White · France

honeyed, bergamot, ages well

Verdesse

White · France

generous, lively, floral and herbal

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 14.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; Savoy, Bugey
Regions: none listed

Only Altesse

White fish
Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Chicken

Only Verdesse

Grilled fish
Asparagus and green 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 Altesse and Verdesse pages.