How do you tell Albarino and Vermentino apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Albarino and Vermentino is acidity: Albarino is High while Vermentino is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Albarino or Vermentino higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Albarino is High and Vermentino is Medium(+) for acidity.

Are Albarino and Vermentino red or white?

Albarino and Vermentino are both white grape varieties.

Albarino vs Vermentino — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Albarino	Vermentino
Acidity	High	Medium(+)
Body	Medium	Medium
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Pale	Pale
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Medium(+)

Signature aromas

Albarino

limepeachsaline

Vermentino

lemon zestpearalmond

Common questions

How do you tell Albarino and Vermentino apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Albarino and Vermentino is acidity: Albarino is High while Vermentino is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Albarino or Vermentino higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Albarino is High and Vermentino is Medium(+) for acidity.
Are Albarino and Vermentino red or white?: Albarino and Vermentino are both white grape varieties.