Grenache vs Manto negro

Grenache and Manto negro 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

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Manto negro

Red · Spain

silky, cherry, strawberry and herbs

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 14 to 17 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: Balearic Islands

Only Grenache

Risotto and rice dishes
Lamb

Both pair with

Pork
Grilled vegetables

Only Manto negro

Charcuterie

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 and Manto negro pages.