Albarino vs Chenin blanc
Compare Albarino and Chenin blanc: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Chenin blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 8261 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.74 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia |
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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Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
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