Grenache vs Muscardin

Grenache is fuller, Muscardin is more acidic.

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

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Muscardin

Red · France

light, floral and red-fruited

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Low
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: High; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: Southern Rhône

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Lamb

Both pair with

Grilled vegetables

Only Muscardin

Charcuterie
Chicken

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 Muscardin pages.