Albarino vs Riesling
Compare Albarino and Riesling: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Riesling | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 31020 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.81 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | Germany, France, United States, Austria, 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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Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
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