Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Montecarlo
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Montecarlo.
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.
Tuscan DOC (1969) on hills north-east of Lucca between the Apennines and Mediterranean, varied soils, temperate climate. Original Bianco blending Trebbiano (40-60%) with Sémillon, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Vermentino, Sauvignon and Roussanne: dry and delicate with citrus, white flowers, apple and mineral hints, fine balance — rare international blend in Tuscany. Sangiovese-led Rosso (50-75%) with Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Cabernet: bright ruby, fruity and sapid.