Grenache vs Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre is fuller and more tannic.

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

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Mourvèdre

Red · Mediterranean coast of Spain

meaty, dark, herbal

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; Low
Tannin: High; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 14 to 15.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: France, Spain, Australia, United States

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

Lamb

Only Mourvèdre

Game
Stews and braises
Barbecue and smoked meat

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 Mourvèdre pages.