Garganega vs Verdicchio
Garganega
A late-ripening Veneto white of yellow apple, almond and white flowers, and the principal grape of Soave.
- Yellow apple
- Almond
- White flowers
Recognize it
Medium to high acidity in a light to medium body, with yellow apple, white flowers and a bitter almond note on the finish. Styles are often fresh and unoaked, though richer and more textured examples also exist.
Verdicchio
A Marche white grape of lemon, saline notes and bitter almond, with medium to high acidity and a slight phenolic grip.
- Lemon
- Medium to high acidity
- Bitter almond
Recognize it
Medium to high acidity in a light to medium body with a saline character. Lemon leads and the finish carries a clear bitter almond note.
How they compare
- SimilarBoth can finish with almond.
- DifferenceVerdicchio is firmer, more saline, and more citrus-driven.
- SimilarBoth can finish with almond.
- DifferenceVerdicchio is sharper and more saline; Garganega is gentler and lower in acidity.