Castets vs Tannat

Tannat is more acidic and fuller.

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

Castets

Red · France

dark, substantial and firmly structured

Tannat

Red · Southwest France

dense, dark, very tannic

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; High
Tannin: Very high; Low
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Madiran, Uruguay

Only Castets

No pairing of its own.

Both pair with

Steak
Lamb
Stews and braises

Only Tannat

Hard and aged cheese

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 Castets and Tannat pages.