Vermentino vs Xarello
Compare Vermentino and Xarello: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Vermentino | Xarello | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 4085 | 2614 |
| Average rating | 3.71 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, France, Australia, United States, Malta | Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Germany |
Vermentino
Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean 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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