Garganega vs Xarello

Compare Garganega and Xarello: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

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GarganegaXarello
Colourblancblanc
Number of wines17512614
Average rating3.58 / 53.58 / 5
Producing countriesItaly, Australia, France, Spain, BrazilSpain, Italy, France, Mexico, Germany

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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Xarello

Structured, aromatic whites with full body and firm acidity, with aromas of white flowers, yellow fruits, fennel, fresh almond, Mediterranean herbs and mineral notes. Central component of Cava DO (with macabeo and parellada), bringing structure and ageing potential to Catalan sparkling wines. Also as ambitious still whites in Penedès DO and Classic Penedès. Native Catalan variety.

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