Assyrtiko vs Malagousia

Assyrtiko is more acidic, Malagousia is fuller.

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

Assyrtiko

White · Santorini

saline, citrus, steely

Malagousia

White · Greece

peach, jasmine, full, revived

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Greece
Regions: none listed

Only Assyrtiko

Shellfish
Goat cheese and feta

Both pair with

Grilled fish
Chicken

Only Malagousia

Spicy food
Soft and mild cheese

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 Assyrtiko and Malagousia pages.