Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Bekaa Valley
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Bekaa Valley.
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 Bekaa Valley
The Bekaa Valley is the heartland of modern Lebanese wine. Almost 90 percent of Lebanon's wine is made here, as is a respectable proportion of its Arak, the anise-flavored spirit that remains the nation's favorite alcoholic drink. The original Bekaa Valley Vineyards were planted with Cinsaut, which was subsequently joined by other French vine varieties. Most of these remain in Lebanon’s vinicultural makeup today: red Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- CreamPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- CherryPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- OakyPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- PeachPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- ButterPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Green applePresent in 1% of Vermentino
- LimePresent in 1% of Vermentino