Parellada vs Verdejo
Compare Parellada and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Parellada | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2077 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.54 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
Parellada
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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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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