Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Vallee du Paradis
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Vallee du Paradis.
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.
The wine region of Vallee du Paradis is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Haut Gleon or the Château Haut Gleon produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vallee du Paradis are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vallee du Paradis often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, tree fruit or butter and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, pepper or leather.