Wines made from Vermentino grapes of Shenandoah Valley
Discover the best wines made with Vermentino as a single variety or as a blend of Shenandoah Valley.
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 Virginia
AVA shared between Virginia and West Virginia between the Blue Ridge and the Appalachians, cool dry climate, calcareous soils rare in America. Cabernet Franc is the signature red king: peppery and fresh with raspberry, red cherry, green pepper, herbs and a graphite touch, fine tannins, elegant palate — Virginia's spearhead. Opulent star Viognier (apricot, peach, honey), ample Chardonnay, taut Riesling. Hybrids: fruity Chambourcin, deep Norton, lively Vidal Blanc.