Sangiovese vs Xinomavro

Xinomavro is more tannic.

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

Sangiovese

Red · Italy

sour cherry, herbs, savoury

Xinomavro

Red · Greece

tomato leaf, dried fruit, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Very high; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Tuscany
Regions: Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio

Only Sangiovese

Pasta with tomato sauce
Pizza
Pork

Both pair with

Hard and aged cheese

Only Xinomavro

Lamb
Barbecue and smoked meat

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 Sangiovese and Xinomavro pages.