Albarino vs Pinot blanc
Compare Albarino and Pinot blanc: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Pinot blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 7525 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.75 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | France, Italy, Germany, United States, Czech Republic |
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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Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
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