Albarino vs Garganega
Compare Albarino and Garganega: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Garganega | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 1751 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | Italy, Australia, France, Spain, Brazil |
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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Structured, aromatic whites with a round palate and fresh acidity, with aromas of fresh almond, white flowers, yellow apple, pear, citrus and volcanic mineral notes. Typical bitter almond finish. Made as noble dry whites (Soave Classico DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG) and sumptuous passito dessert wines (Recioto di Soave DOCG). Also in Gambellara DOC. Native Venetian variety from the volcanic hills south-east of Verona.
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