Marsanne vs Vermentino
Compare Marsanne and Vermentino: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Vermentino | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 4085 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.71 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | Italy, France, Australia, United States, Malta |
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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Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.
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