
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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Tenuta Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Jankara Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Uvaggio Vermentino 2011Vermentino from California
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Poggio al Tesoro Solosole Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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ColleMassari Vermentino Melacce 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Duchman Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Other U.S.
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Poggiotondo Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Miraval Coteaux Varois Clara Lua Blanc 2011Vermentino from Provence, South of France, France
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Tenute Loacker Valdifalco Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Terre Bianche Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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Cantine Sardus Pater Vermentino di Sardegna Lugore 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Mancini Vermentino di Gallura 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Mitolo Jester Vermentino 2011Vermentino from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Capichera Capichera Santigaini Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Bibi Graetz Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Terenzi Maremma Toscana Balbino Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Agricola Sada Toscana Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantina Mesa Vermentino di Sardegna Primo Bianco 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Società Agricola Lupi di Massimo Lupi Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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Altadonna Toscana Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantine di Dolianova Vermentino di Sardegna Dolia 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Tenute Rubino Vermentino 2011Vermentino from Puglia, Italy
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Cantina del Vermentino Monti Vermentino di Gallura Arakena Superiore 2011Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy