Fiano vs Roussanne

Fiano and Roussanne rate the same on all four of our scales.

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

Fiano

White · Italy

waxy, honey, hazelnut, textured

Roussanne

White · France

herbal tea, pear, full

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 9 to 11 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; Campania
Regions: Rhône

Only Fiano

Risotto and rice dishes

Both pair with

Chicken
Pork
Hard and aged cheese

Only Roussanne

Creamy pasta and sauces

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 Fiano and Roussanne pages.