Malbec vs Saperavi

Saperavi is more tannic and fuller.

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

Malbec

Red · France

plush, dark plum, cocoa

Saperavi

Red · Georgia

deep, dark, plummy and firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Argentina, Cahors
Regions: none listed

Only Malbec

Steak
Savoury pies and pastries
Grilled vegetables
Blue cheese

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Saperavi

Lamb
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 Malbec and Saperavi pages.