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.
Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.
Regional AOC covering the Île de Beauté outside the communal AOCs, Mediterranean climate on granite and schist. Signature native trio. Niellucciu as deep red (cousin of Sangiovese): black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, maquis, leather and spices, firm tannins. Sciaccarellu as fine peppery red (strawberry, pepper, herbs), also great rosé.