Grenache vs Terret noir

Grenache is fuller, Terret noir 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

Terret noir

Red · France

pale, tart, Chateauneuf blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Low
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: High; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 13 to 15 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: Rhône valley

Only Grenache

Risotto and rice dishes
Lamb

Both pair with

Pork
Grilled vegetables

Only Terret noir

Charcuterie
Pizza

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 Terret noir pages.