Sauvignon blanc vs Verdejo

Sauvignon blanc is more acidic.

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

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Verdejo

White · Spain

fennel, citrus, nutty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 7 to 10 °C
Serve at: 7 to 10 °C; South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California
Regions: none listed

Only Sauvignon blanc

Oysters
Asparagus and green vegetables

Both pair with

Goat cheese and feta
Salads

Only Verdejo

Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Grilled fish

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 Verdejo pages.