Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
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 Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 10% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Vermentino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Vermentino