Assyrtiko vs Savatiano

Assyrtiko is more acidic.

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

Assyrtiko

White · Santorini

saline, citrus, steely

Savatiano

White

soft, pear, the retsina grape

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Low; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Greece
Regions: none listed

Only Assyrtiko

Shellfish
Goat cheese and feta
Chicken

Both pair with

Grilled fish

Only Savatiano

Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Salads
Grilled 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 Savatiano pages.