How do you tell Grenache and Sangiovese apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Grenache and Sangiovese is acidity: Grenache is Medium while Sangiovese is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Grenache or Sangiovese higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Grenache is Medium and Sangiovese is High for acidity.

Are Grenache and Sangiovese red or white?

Grenache and Sangiovese are both red grape varieties.

Grenache vs Sangiovese — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Grenache	Sangiovese
Acidity	Medium	High
Tannin	Medium	Medium(+)
Body	Medium(+)	Medium
Alcohol	High	Medium
Color intensity	Medium	Medium
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Medium(+)

Signature aromas

Grenache

strawberryred plumwhite pepper

Sangiovese

sour cherrydried herbstomato leaf

Common questions

How do you tell Grenache and Sangiovese apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Grenache and Sangiovese is acidity: Grenache is Medium while Sangiovese is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Grenache or Sangiovese higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Grenache is Medium and Sangiovese is High for acidity.
Are Grenache and Sangiovese red or white?: Grenache and Sangiovese are both red grape varieties.