Riesling vs Verdejo
Compare Riesling and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Riesling | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 31020 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.81 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Germany, France, United States, Austria, Australia | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
Riesling
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
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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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