Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Vermentino
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- PearPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- PeachPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- GrassPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Green applePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ButterPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- LimePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- FloralPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- LycheePresent in 1% of Vermentino
News about the grape variety Vermentino
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