Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Gozo
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Gozo.
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 Gozo
Sister island of Malta (67 km2, central Mediterranean archipelago), vineyards on the north coast in microclimates sheltered from sea salt, ripening one week after the main island. Merlot reigns in supple red with plum, cherry, chocolate and Mediterranean herb touch, round tannins. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon, peppery Syrah, sunny Grenache (up to 84% in DOK Gozo). Ample Chardonnay, Girgentina white and Gellewa red, indigenous and phylloxera-resistant.
What are the typical flavors of the Vermentino grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Vermentino
- EarthPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Vermentino
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- OakPresent in 2% of Vermentino
- FloralPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Vermentino
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Vermentino