Cabernet Franc vs Tavkveri

Cabernet Franc 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

Tavkveri

Red · Georgia

juicy, cherry, herbs and earth

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Medium
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 14%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Bordeaux, Loire
Regions: Kartli, Kakheti

Only Cabernet Franc

Chicken
Lentils and beans
Goat cheese and feta

Both pair with

Grilled vegetables

Only Tavkveri

Pork
Charcuterie

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 Tavkveri pages.