Alvarelhão vs Caiño tinto

Caiño tinto is 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

Caiño tinto

Red · Portugal

tart, herbal, Atlantic red

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Low
Tannin: Medium; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 11 to 12.5%; 13 to 15 °C
Serve at: 13 to 15 °C; Douro, Dão
Regions: Vinho Verde

Only Alvarelhão

Pork
Salads

Both pair with

Charcuterie
Grilled fish

Only Caiño tinto

Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Sausages

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 Caiño tinto pages.