Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Minervois
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Minervois.
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
Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Vermentino
- PeachPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- LemonPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- PearPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Vermentino
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