Albarino vs Aligoté
Compare Albarino and Aligoté: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Aligoté | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 1729 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.63 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | France, Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland, Romania |
Albarino
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of citrus, white peach, apricot, white flowers, passion fruit and characteristic Atlantic saline-iodine notes. Tonic and long finish. Absolute star of Rías Baixas DO in Galicia (Spain) and signature of Portuguese Vinho Verde as Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço). Native Iberian variety, exported to Uruguay, California and New Zealand.
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Lively, taut whites with chiselled acidity and an airy palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky notes. Typically saline finish. Star of Bouzeron AOC (the only single-variety aligoté appellation) and Bourgogne Aligoté AOC. Also used in Crémant de Bourgogne and the iconic kir cocktail (with blackcurrant liqueur). Historic Burgundian variety, a cross of pinot noir × gouais blanc, half-sibling of chardonnay.
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