Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Vin de Corse
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Corse.
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.
More informations about the region of Corsica
Vin de Corse (or simply "Corsica") is the Generic name for Corsica, an island located in the Mediterranean between France and Italy. Although much closer to the Italian coast - and separated from Sardinia only by the narrow Strait of Bonifacio - the island has been under French rule since 1769. The Vin de Corse appellation includes several sub-regions, corresponding to five major wine-producing areas of Corsica: Porto-Vecchio, Figari, Sartene, Calvi and Cap Corse. The other places, Patrimonio and Ajaccio, are also Part of the general catchment area of Vin de Corse, but have their own appellations since 1968 and 1984 respectively.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Green applePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- CheesePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Vermentino