Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Sant'Antimo
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Sant'Antimo.
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 of Montalcino (1996), same area as the Brunello and Rosso DOCG around the Cistercian abbey, created to accommodate international varieties outside Sangiovese, dry climate on clay-limestone. Signature Cabernet Sauvignon: structured and sun-drenched with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a balsamic note, firm tannins. Supple Merlot and elegant Pinot Nero as complement. Full Chardonnay, vivid Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio among whites.