Wines made from Vermentino grapes

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More informations about the variety Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 82% of Vermentino
EarthPresent in 81% of Vermentino
Citrus fruitPresent in 75% of Vermentino
OakPresent in 67% of Vermentino
MicrobioPresent in 67% of Vermentino
Tropical fruitPresent in 49% of Vermentino
SpicesPresent in 48% of Vermentino
Non oakPresent in 48% of Vermentino
VegetalPresent in 40% of Vermentino
Red fruitPresent in 38% of Vermentino

FloralPresent in 36% of Vermentino
PeachPresent in 34% of Vermentino
MineralityPresent in 34% of Vermentino
CitrusPresent in 34% of Vermentino
GrapefruitPresent in 25% of Vermentino
StrawberriesPresent in 23% of Vermentino
MelonPresent in 22% of Vermentino
PearPresent in 21% of Vermentino
HoneyPresent in 21% of Vermentino
LemonPresent in 21% of Vermentino

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