Chenin blanc vs Xarello
Compare Chenin blanc and Xarello: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Xarello | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 2614 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Germany |
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 full body and firm acidity, with aromas of white flowers, yellow fruits, fennel, fresh almond, Mediterranean herbs and mineral notes. Central component of Cava DO (with macabeo and parellada), bringing structure and ageing potential to Catalan sparkling wines. Also as ambitious still whites in Penedès DO and Classic Penedès. Native Catalan variety.
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