How do you tell Pedro Ximenez and Sagrantino apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Pedro Ximenez and Sagrantino is tannin: Pedro Ximenez is Low while Sagrantino is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Pedro Ximenez or Sagrantino higher in tannin?

On the WSET ladder, Pedro Ximenez is Low and Sagrantino is High for tannin.

Are Pedro Ximenez and Sagrantino red or white?

Pedro Ximenez and Sagrantino are both red grape varieties.

Pedro Ximenez vs Sagrantino — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Pedro Ximenez	Sagrantino
Acidity	Medium(−)	High
Tannin	Low	High
Body	Full	Full
Alcohol	High	High
Color intensity	Deep	Deep
Aromatic intensity	Pronounced	Medium(+)

Signature aromas

Pedro Ximenez

raisinfigmolasses

Sagrantino

blackberryblack plumblack pepper

Common questions

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