Colombard vs Garganega
Compare Colombard and Garganega: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Garganega | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 1751 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | Italy, Australia, France, Spain, Brazil |
Colombard
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
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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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