Wines made from Rolle grapes
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More informations about the variety Rolle
Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...
What are the typical flavors of the Rolle grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 60% of Rolle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 55% of Rolle
- Red fruitPresent in 54% of Rolle
- EarthPresent in 51% of Rolle
- StrawberriesPresent in 43% of Rolle
- PeachPresent in 38% of Rolle
- CitrusPresent in 36% of Rolle
- MicrobioPresent in 35% of Rolle
- OakPresent in 34% of Rolle
- MineralityPresent in 27% of Rolle
- SpicesPresent in 25% of Rolle
- RaspberryPresent in 23% of Rolle
- GrapefruitPresent in 22% of Rolle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 19% of Rolle
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Rolle
- ApricotPresent in 18% of Rolle
- FloralPresent in 17% of Rolle
- MelonPresent in 16% of Rolle
- VegetalPresent in 14% of Rolle
- CreamPresent in 14% of Rolle
News about the grape variety Rolle
Plan for major English winery development in Kent blocked
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Andrew Jefford: ‘I disregard yield information – trust what you taste instead’
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