Counoise vs Grenache

Grenache is fuller, Counoise is more acidic.

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

Counoise

Red · France

peppery, raspberry, light

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 14 to 15.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Rhône valley
Regions: Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon

Only Counoise

Charcuterie
Mushrooms and truffle

Both pair with

Pork
Grilled vegetables

Only Grenache

Risotto and rice dishes
Lamb

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 Counoise and Grenache pages.