Marsanne vs Parellada
Compare Marsanne and Parellada: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Parellada | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 2077 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.54 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico |
Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
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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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