
Vermentino
Learn about Vermentino — taste profile, popular regions and more …
A fantastic, aromatic white grape whose best wines come from a northeastern corner of Sardinia in a region called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, despite its light body, can be decidedly complex. Vermentino also enjoys success in Tuscany and in smaller proportion on the island of Corsica.
Tasting Notes for Vermentino
Vermentino is a dry, white wine with a medium to light body. Common flavors associated with this wine include exotic and tropical fruits, apple, grapefruit, lime blossom, jasmine, nutmeg and crushed rocks. It is dry but fruity with a bright finish. Sardinian producers like to pick early to retain lively acidity but a fuller style has also become popular.
Perfect Food Pairings for Vermentino
Vermentino does well paired with fresh seafood dishes, pesto, grilled fennel, crab cakes and young pecorino.
Sommelier Secrets for Vermentino
A few synonyms exist for Vermentino. It is thought to be genetically identical to Ligurian’s Pigato grape and Piedmont's Favorita. It comprises a large proportion of the whites in southern France, namely those in Provence, where it is called Rolle. If you're a fan of Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño or Grüner Veltliner, a Vermentino in any of its guises, would be a great pick for you.
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Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Uvaggio Vermentino 2010Vermentino from California
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Tenuta Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Duchman Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Other U.S.
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Società Agricola Lupi di Massimo Lupi Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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La Fralluca Val di Cornia Filemone Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Val di Cornia, Tuscany, Italy
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Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini Costa Toscana Massi di Mandorlaia Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Viticcio Greppico Bolgheri Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Biologica Vio Giobatta Riviera Ligure di Ponente Aimone Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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Fattoria Casabianca Toscana Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Terenzuola Toscana Vermentino Nero 2010Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantine Lupo Terra Marique Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Lazio, Italy
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Clavo Cellars Voluptuous Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Cantine di Dolianova Vermentino di Sardegna Naeli 2010Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Ceralti Bolgheri Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Terre Bianche Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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Morisfarms Maremma Toscana Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Miraval Coteaux Varois Clara Lua Blanc 2010Vermentino from Provence, South of France, France
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Tenuta Rocca de Montemassi Maremma Toscana Calasole Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Salustri Toscana Nara Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Azienda Vinicola Ottaviano Lambruschi Colli di Luni Costa Marina Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Liguria, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Ill Monticello Colli di Luni Vermentino 2010Vermentino from Liguria, Italy
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Cantine Sardus Pater Vermentino di Sardegna Terre Fenicie 2010Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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