Sauvignon blanc vs Scheurebe

Scheurebe is sweeter and fuller.

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

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Scheurebe

White · Alzey, Germany

blackcurrant, grapefruit, aromatic, lively

Bone dry
Sweetness: Dry; Light
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 13%; 7 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California
Regions: Austria, Germany

Only Sauvignon blanc

Goat cheese and feta
Oysters
Asparagus and green vegetables

Both pair with

Salads

Only Scheurebe

Curry
Spicy food
Fruit desserts and pastries

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 Sauvignon blanc and Scheurebe pages.