Assyrtiko vs Žilavka

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

Žilavka

White · Bosnia and Herzegovina

crisp, nutty, mineral, herbal

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Greece
Regions: Herzegovina

Only Assyrtiko

Chicken

Both pair with

Shellfish
Goat cheese and feta
Grilled fish

Only Žilavka

Salads

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 Žilavka pages.