Marsanne vs Riesling
Compare Marsanne and Riesling: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Riesling | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 31020 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.81 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | Germany, France, United States, Austria, Australia |
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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Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
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