Verdejo vs Viognier

Compare Verdejo and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

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VerdejoViognier
Colourblancblanc
Number of wines23009557
Average rating3.55 / 53.76 / 5
Producing countriesSpain, United States, Australia, Italy, FranceFrance, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy

Verdejo

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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Viognier

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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