Wines made from Rolle grapes of Provence
Discover the best wines made with Rolle as a single variety or as a blend of Provence.
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...
More informations about the region of Provence
Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Rolle grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Rolle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Rolle
- EarthPresent in 6% of Rolle
- OakPresent in 5% of Rolle
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Rolle
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Rolle
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Rolle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Rolle
- PeachPresent in 2% of Rolle
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Rolle
- MelonPresent in 2% of Rolle
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Rolle
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Rolle
- PearPresent in 1% of Rolle
- StonePresent in 1% of Rolle
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Rolle
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Rolle
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Rolle
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Rolle
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Rolle