Assyrtiko vs Sauvignon blanc

Assyrtiko 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

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 7 to 10 °C; Greece
Regions: South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California

Only Assyrtiko

Shellfish
Grilled fish
Chicken

Both pair with

Goat cheese and feta

Only Sauvignon blanc

Oysters
Salads
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 Assyrtiko and Sauvignon blanc pages.