Sylvaner vs Viognier
Compare Sylvaner and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Sylvaner | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1536 | 9557 |
| Average rating | 3.70 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
Sylvaner
Lively, understated whites with a tender palate and fresh acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, green apple, hay and typical mineral notes. Light and refreshing finish. Made as easy dry whites and more structured lees-aged cuvées. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the historic varieties), absolute signature of German Franconia (Silvaner on shell-limestone soils) and present in Austria and Switzerland. Central European variety of Austrian origin.
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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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