Chasselas vs Italian Riesling

Italian Riesling is more acidic.

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

Chasselas

White · Switzerland

soft, light, subtle, faintly nutty

Italian Riesling

White

light, crisp, green apple, neutral

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: High; 11 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 11 to 12.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 7 to 9 °C; Switzerland, Baden, Loire
Regions: Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary

Only Chasselas

Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

White fish
Salads
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Only Italian Riesling

Asparagus and green vegetables

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 Chasselas and Italian Riesling pages.