
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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Domaine Maestracci Corse Calvi E Prove Blanc 2016Vermentino from Corsica, France
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Colle dei Bardellini Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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Poderi Parpinello Ala Blanca 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Laura Aschero Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
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Aia Vecchia Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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ColleMassari Vermentino Melacce 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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La Spinetta Toscana Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Urban Legend Cellars Vermentino 2016Vermentino from California
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Yalumba Y Series Vermentino 2016Vermentino from South Australia, Australia
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Jankara Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Sella & Mosca Superiore Monteoro Vermentino di Gallura 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Castellani Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Pala i Fiori Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Poggio al Tesoro Solosole Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Giacomelli Vermentino Colli di Luni Pianacce 2016Vermentino from Liguria, Italy
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Mora e Memo Tino 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Tenute Soletta Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Fleur de California Carneros Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Carneros, California
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Rocca di Montemassi Calasole Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Il Palagio Roxanne Toscana Bianco 2016Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Capichera Lintori Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Sardinia, Italy
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Ryme Las Brisas Vineyard Hers Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Carneros, California
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Ryme Las Brisas Vineyard His Vermentino 2016Vermentino from Carneros, California
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