White grape
Garganega
A late-ripening Veneto white of yellow apple, almond and white flowers, and the principal grape of Soave.
At a glance
- 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.
Similar grapes
Pinot Grigio
Similar similar weight.
Difference Garganega usually has a little more acidity and leans toward blossom and almond; Pinot Grigio more toward pear.
Verdicchio
Similar both can finish with almond.
Difference Verdicchio is firmer, more saline, and more citrus-driven.