Cabernet Franc vs Mencia

Cabernet Franc and Mencia rate the same on all four of our scales.

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

Mencia

Red · Spain

fragrant, red fruit, floral, mineral

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Medium
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Bordeaux, Loire
Regions: Galicia

Only Cabernet Franc

Chicken
Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta

Both pair with

Grilled vegetables

Only Mencia

Charcuterie
Pork
Lamb

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 Mencia pages.