Chenin blanc vs Parellada
Compare Chenin blanc and Parellada: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Parellada | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 2077 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.54 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico |
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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Lively, elegant whites with finely chiselled acidity and a light palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and discreet mineral notes. Brings freshness and aromatic finesse to Cava DO blends (with macabeo and xarel-lo), defining the taut identity of Catalan sparkling wines. Also as light still whites in Penedès DO and Conca de Barberà DO. Native Catalan variety grown at altitude.
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