Chasselas vs Reichensteiner

Reichensteiner 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

Reichensteiner

White · Germany

light, gentle, fragrant and smoky

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: Medium; 11 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 10.5 to 12.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Switzerland, Baden, Loire
Regions: none listed

Only Chasselas

Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Both pair with

Soft and mild cheese
White fish
Salads

Only Reichensteiner

No pairing of its own.

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 Reichensteiner pages.