Albarino vs Roussanne
Compare Albarino and Roussanne: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Roussanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 3563 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.83 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada |
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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Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
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