Malbec vs Tannat

Tannat 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

Tannat

Red · Southwest France

dense, dark, very tannic

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Argentina, Cahors
Regions: Madiran, Uruguay

Only Malbec

Savoury pies and pastries
Grilled vegetables
Blue cheese

Both pair with

Steak

Only Tannat

Stews and braises
Lamb
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 Tannat pages.