Albarino vs Verdejo
Compare Albarino and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
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 sleek palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, fennel, green almond and saline notes. Typically slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of Rueda DO in Castile-León, now widely exported. Also made as lees-aged and oak-influenced structured cuvées. Native Spanish variety, an ancient Castilian grape.
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