Roussanne vs Xarello
Compare Roussanne and Xarello: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Roussanne | Xarello | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 3563 | 2614 |
| Average rating | 3.83 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada | Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Germany |
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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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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