Chasselas vs Silvaner

Silvaner 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

Silvaner

White · Central Europe, possibly Austria

earthy, herbal, gentle

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: Medium; 11 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Switzerland, Baden, Loire
Regions: Alsace, Austria, Franconia, other regions of Germany

Only Chasselas

Soft and mild cheese
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Both pair with

White fish
Salads

Only Silvaner

Asparagus and green vegetables
Chicken

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 Silvaner pages.