Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Vermentino di Sardegna
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Vermentino di Sardegna.
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 Sardinia
The wine region of Vermentino di Sardegna is located in the region of Sardaigne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Li Duni or the Domaine Poderi Parpinello produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vermentino di Sardegna are Vermentino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vermentino di Sardegna often reveals types of flavors of citrus, oil or thyme and sometimes also flavors of caramel, perfume or lemon curd.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 74% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 65% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 60% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 50% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 48% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 41% of Vermentino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 39% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 32% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 29% of Vermentino
- FloralPresent in 21% of Vermentino
- CitrusPresent in 20% of Vermentino
- ApplesPresent in 18% of Vermentino
- PeachPresent in 17% of Vermentino
- LemonPresent in 17% of Vermentino
- Green applePresent in 16% of Vermentino
- MineralityPresent in 16% of Vermentino
- PearPresent in 13% of Vermentino
- CreamPresent in 12% of Vermentino
- HoneyPresent in 12% of Vermentino
- PineapplePresent in 11% of Vermentino
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