Chenin blanc vs Garganega
Compare Chenin blanc and Garganega: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Garganega | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 1751 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | Italy, Australia, France, Spain, Brazil |
Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
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Structured, aromatic whites with a round palate and fresh acidity, with aromas of fresh almond, white flowers, yellow apple, pear, citrus and volcanic mineral notes. Typical bitter almond finish. Made as noble dry whites (Soave Classico DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG) and sumptuous passito dessert wines (Recioto di Soave DOCG). Also in Gambellara DOC. Native Venetian variety from the volcanic hills south-east of Verona.
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