Aligoté vs Verdejo
Compare Aligoté and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aligoté | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1729 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.63 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland, Romania | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
Aligoté
Lively, taut whites with chiselled acidity and an airy palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky notes. Typically saline finish. Star of Bouzeron AOC (the only single-variety aligoté appellation) and Bourgogne Aligoté AOC. Also used in Crémant de Bourgogne and the iconic kir cocktail (with blackcurrant liqueur). Historic Burgundian variety, a cross of pinot noir × gouais blanc, half-sibling of chardonnay.
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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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