Feteasca Alba vs Muller-Thurgau
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Feteasca Alba and Muller-Thurgau is acidity: Feteasca Alba is Medium(+) while Muller-Thurgau is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Feteasca Alba | Muller-Thurgau |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium(+) | Medium |
| Body | Medium | Medium |
| Alcohol | Medium | Medium |
| Color intensity | Pale | Pale |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium | Medium(+) |
Signature aromas
Feteasca Alba
white flowersgreen applepear
Muller-Thurgau
green applepeachelderflower
Common questions
- How do you tell Feteasca Alba and Muller-Thurgau apart in a blind tasting?
- The clearest separator between Feteasca Alba and Muller-Thurgau is acidity: Feteasca Alba is Medium(+) while Muller-Thurgau is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
- Is Feteasca Alba or Muller-Thurgau higher in acidity?
- On the WSET ladder, Feteasca Alba is Medium(+) and Muller-Thurgau is Medium for acidity.
- Are Feteasca Alba and Muller-Thurgau red or white?
- Feteasca Alba and Muller-Thurgau are both white grape varieties.