Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Coteaux Varois en Provence
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux Varois en Provence.
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 Provence
Côteaux Varois en Provence is a key appellation in the Provence wine region in the far southeast of France. It was introduced in March 1993 to complement the Côtes de Provence title created 16 years earlier. It covers the vineyards of 28 communes North of Toulon, essentially constituting the western third of the Var department. Côteaux Varois wines are red, white and rosé, although the latter is the dominant colour (as is the case almost everywhere in Provence).
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Vermentino
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- PeachPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MelonPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- FloralPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- CreamPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- CherryPresent in 2% of Vermentino