Garganega vs Viognier
Compare Garganega and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Garganega | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1751 | 9557 |
| Average rating | 3.58 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, Australia, France, Spain, Brazil | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
Garganega
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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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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