Albarino vs Verdejo
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
Albarino and Verdejo sit close on structure, so separate them on aroma: Albarino leans lime and peach, while Verdejo leans grapefruit and lemon.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Albarino | Verdejo |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | High | High |
| Body | Medium | Medium |
| Alcohol | Medium | Medium |
| Color intensity | Pale | Pale |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
Signature aromas
Albarino
limepeachsaline
Verdejo
grapefruitlemonfennel
Common questions
- How do you tell Albarino and Verdejo apart in a blind tasting?
- Albarino and Verdejo sit close on structure, so separate them on aroma: Albarino leans lime and peach, while Verdejo leans grapefruit and lemon.
- Are Albarino and Verdejo red or white?
- Albarino and Verdejo are both white grape varieties.