Marsanne vs Verdejo
Compare Marsanne and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
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, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, fennel, green almond and saline notes. Typically slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of Rueda DO in Castile-León, now widely exported. Also made as lees-aged and oak-influenced structured cuvées. Native Spanish variety, an ancient Castilian grape.
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