Colombard vs Vermentino
Compare Colombard and Vermentino: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Vermentino | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 4085 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.71 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | Italy, France, Australia, United States, Malta |
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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Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.
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