Wines made from Rolle grapes of Bellet
Discover the best wines made with Rolle as a single variety or as a blend of Bellet.
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
Bellet is a small appellation for red, white and rosé wines from the hills around Nice, in the Provence region of southeastern France. Despite Provence's penchant for rosé, a balanced blend of all three colours is produced under the name Bellet. Nice's proximity to the Italian border - and thus to the western vineyards of Liguria and Piedmont - is reflected in the style of Bellet wines and particularly in the Grape varieties used in their production. Bellet's key white grape variety is Vermentino, a variety that originated in Liguria, but which now accounts for 60% of all Bellet white wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Rolle grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Rolle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Rolle
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Rolle
- OakPresent in 2% of Rolle
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Rolle
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Rolle
- PeachPresent in 2% of Rolle
- ButterPresent in 2% of Rolle
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Rolle
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Rolle
- OakyPresent in 2% of Rolle
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Rolle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Rolle
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Rolle
- CreamPresent in 1% of Rolle
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Rolle
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Rolle
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Rolle
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Rolle
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Rolle
News about the grape variety Rolle
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