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

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

Is Albarino or Viognier higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Albarino is High and Viognier is Medium(−) for acidity.

Are Albarino and Viognier red or white?

Albarino and Viognier are both white grape varieties.

Albarino vs Viognier — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Albarino	Viognier
Acidity	High	Medium(−)
Body	Medium	Medium(+)
Alcohol	Medium	High
Color intensity	Pale	Medium
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Pronounced

Signature aromas

Albarino

limepeachsaline

Viognier

apricotpeachhoneysuckle

Common questions

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