Colombard vs Verdejo
Compare Colombard and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
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, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, fennel, green almond and saline notes. Typically slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of Rueda DO in Castile-León, now widely exported. Also made as lees-aged and oak-influenced structured cuvées. Native Spanish variety, an ancient Castilian grape.
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