Albarino vs Colombard
Compare Albarino and Colombard: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Colombard | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 1601 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.60 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, 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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Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
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