Souzão vs Tinta Cão

Souzão is fuller.

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

Souzão

Red · Portugal

inky, tart, dark, a Port blender

Tinta Cão

Red · Portugal

small berries, firm, peppery, a Port blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: High; High
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Douro, Dão

Only Souzão

Sausages

Both pair with

Stews and braises
Barbecue and smoked meat
Hard and aged cheese

Only Tinta Cão

Lamb

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 Souzão and Tinta Cão pages.