Albarino vs Viognier
Compare Albarino and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Albarino | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1779 | 9557 |
| Average rating | 3.78 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, United States, Portugal, New Zealand, France | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
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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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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