Cinsaut vs Counoise

Counoise is more acidic.

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

Cinsaut

Red · France

light, strawberry, soft

Counoise

Red · France

peppery, raspberry, light

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Low
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 13 to 15 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Southern France, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon
Regions: Rhône valley

Only Cinsaut

Chicken
Salads

Both pair with

Charcuterie
Grilled vegetables

Only Counoise

Pork
Mushrooms and truffle

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 Cinsaut and Counoise pages.