Cabernet Franc vs Fer

Fer is more tannic.

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

Cabernet Franc

Red · Bordeaux, France

raspberry, bell pepper, graphite

Fer

Red

peppery, blackcurrant leaf, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Medium
Tannin: High; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Bordeaux, Loire
Regions: none listed

Only Cabernet Franc

Chicken
Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Fer

Sausages
Charcuterie
Lamb
Stews and braises

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 Cabernet Franc and Fer pages.