Grüner Veltliner vs Silvaner

Grüner Veltliner is more acidic.

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

Grüner Veltliner

White · Austria?

white pepper, green apple, lean

Silvaner

White · Central Europe, possibly Austria

earthy, herbal, gentle

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Lower Austria, Burgenland, Slovakia, Moravia
Regions: Alsace, Austria, Franconia, other regions of Germany

Only Grüner Veltliner

Pork
Sushi and ceviche

Both pair with

Asparagus and green vegetables
Salads

Only Silvaner

White fish
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 Grüner Veltliner and Silvaner pages.