Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Frascati
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Frascati.
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 Lazio
The wine region of Frascati is located in the region of Latium of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antiche Terre Tuscolane or the Domaine Casata Merge produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Frascati are Chardonnay, Sangiovese and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Frascati often reveals types of flavors of apples, microbio or honey and sometimes also flavors of melon, straw or savory.