Chardonnay vs Encruzado

Encruzado is more acidic.

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

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Encruzado

White · Portugal

textured, citrus, flowers and mineral

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 10 to 12 °C; Worldwide
Regions: Dão

Only Chardonnay

Chicken
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Shellfish
Creamy pasta and sauces

Only Encruzado

Risotto and rice dishes

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 Chardonnay and Encruzado pages.