Mourvèdre vs Tannat

Tannat is more tannic and more acidic.

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

Mourvèdre

Red · Mediterranean coast of Spain

meaty, dark, herbal

Tannat

Red · Southwest France

dense, dark, very tannic

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Very full
Body: Very full; High
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; France, Spain, Australia, United States
Regions: Madiran, Uruguay

Only Mourvèdre

Game
Barbecue and smoked meat

Both pair with

Lamb
Stews and braises

Only Tannat

Steak
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 Mourvèdre and Tannat pages.