Roussanne vs Verdejo
Compare Roussanne and Verdejo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Roussanne | Verdejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 3563 | 2300 |
| Average rating | 3.83 / 5 | 3.55 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada | Spain, United States, Australia, Italy, France |
Roussanne
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
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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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