Grenache vs Plavac Mali

Plavac Mali 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

Plavac Mali

Red · Croatia

warm, dark, fig and pepper

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; Low
Tannin: High; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: Dalmatia, Croatia

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

Lamb

Only Plavac Mali

Barbecue and smoked meat
Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese

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 Plavac Mali pages.