Durif vs Malbec

Durif is more tannic and fuller.

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

Durif

Red · Montpellier, France

inky, blueberry, chewy tannin

Malbec

Red · France

plush, dark plum, cocoa

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Very full
Body: Full; Very high
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Australia, California, France, Israel
Regions: Argentina, Cahors

Only Durif

Barbecue and smoked meat
Roast and braised beef
Hard and aged cheese
Burgers

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Malbec

Steak
Savoury pies and pastries
Grilled vegetables
Blue cheese

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 Durif and Malbec pages.