Muscadelle vs Parellada
Compare Muscadelle and Parellada: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Muscadelle | Parellada | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1612 | 2077 |
| Average rating | 3.77 / 5 | 3.54 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, Australia, United States, Hungary | Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico |
Muscadelle
Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
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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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