Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Dolceacqua
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Dolceacqua.
More informations about the variety Vermentino
Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.
More informations about the region of Liguria
First DOC of Liguria (1972) on the Riviera del Ponente near the French border, vineyards on vertiginous terraces (slopes up to 70%, dry-stone walls "maixei"), 300–600 m on schist, Mediterranean climate. Rossese is king (≥95%, known as Rossese di Dolceacqua): fine and perfumed with notes of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, garrigue and a rosy floral touch, silky tannins and radiant fruit — appreciated by Napoleon. Superiore mention. An airy Ligurian gem.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 1% of Vermentino
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