Grenache Blanc vs Viognier

Grenache Blanc and Viognier 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.

Grenache Blanc

White · Spain

full, soft, pear, low acid

Viognier

White · France

apricot, honeysuckle, oily

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: Low; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 10 to 12 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; Spain, Rhône valley, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Regions: Worldwide

Only Grenache Blanc

Creamy pasta and sauces
Grilled fish
Risotto and rice dishes

Both pair with

Chicken

Only Viognier

Shellfish
Curry
Pork

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 Grenache Blanc and Viognier pages.