Orion vs Silvaner

Orion and Silvaner rate the same on all four of our scales.

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

Orion

White · Germany

light, fragrant and gently crisp

Silvaner

White · Central Europe, possibly Austria

earthy, herbal, gentle

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 10.5 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; none listed
Regions: Alsace, Austria, Franconia, other regions of Germany

Only Orion

Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Salads
White fish

Only Silvaner

Asparagus and green vegetables
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 Orion and Silvaner pages.