Colombard vs Parellada
Compare Colombard and Parellada: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Parellada | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 2077 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.54 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico |
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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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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