Sauvignon blanc vs Vermentino

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

Vermentino

White · Italy

citrus, herbs, bitter almond

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: 8 to 10 °C; South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California
Regions: none listed

Only Sauvignon blanc

Goat cheese and feta
Oysters
Asparagus and green vegetables

Both pair with

Salads

Only Vermentino

Grilled fish
Pesto and herb sauces
Seafood pasta

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 Vermentino pages.