Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Ile de Beaute
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Ile de Beaute.
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 Vin de Pays
Ile de Beauté is the evocative PGI title given to wines that come from Corsica. The island is located in the Mediterranean Sea between the southeast coast of Provence and the west coast of Tuscany. Although the island is closer to Italy, it has been under French rule since 1764 and is one of the 27 regions of France. Corsica's Italian heritage is reflected in the island's wines, which are made primarily from Sangiovese (known here as Nielluccio) and Vermentino.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Vermentino
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- LemonPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Green applePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- FloralPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- MelonPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- HoneysucklePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- LimePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- PeachPresent in 1% of Vermentino
News about the grape variety Vermentino
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