Alvarelhão vs Bastardo

Bastardo is fuller and more tannic.

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

Alvarelhão

Red · Portugal

pale, sharp, red fruit

Bastardo

Red · Jura, France

pale, red fruit, earthy, fresh

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: Medium; Very high
Acidity: High; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 13 to 15 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Douro, Dão
Regions: Portugal, California, Jura

Only Alvarelhão

Grilled fish
Salads

Both pair with

Charcuterie
Pork

Only Bastardo

Chicken
Mushrooms and truffle

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 Alvarelhão and Bastardo pages.