Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Bolgheri
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Bolgheri.
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 Toscane
The wine region of Bolgheri is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta San Guido or the Domaine Podere Sette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bolgheri are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bolgheri often reveals types of flavors of iron, stone fruit or milk chocolate and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 17% of Vermentino
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 11% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Vermentino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Vermentino
- PearPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- LemonPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- SalinePresent in 3% of Vermentino
- StonePresent in 3% of Vermentino
- CheesePresent in 3% of Vermentino
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Green applePresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MelonPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- LimePresent in 3% of Vermentino
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