Marsanne vs Xarello
Compare Marsanne and Xarello: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Marsanne | Xarello | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2435 | 2614 |
| Average rating | 3.82 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy | Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Germany |
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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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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