Winemaker Notes
There is an attractive green hue to the color. The wine has citrus fruits on the nose together with white fruits and also floral notes. It is both fresh and full-bodied on the palate with the typical Vermentino characteristics of their terroir: grapefruit, apricot, acacia flowers and a mineral edge. There is also a hint of grilled almonds.
A fantastic, aromatic white grape that grows with great success in Sardinia, Tuscany and in lesser proportions on the island of Corsica. Somm Secret—Vermentino is thought to be genetically identical to Liguria’s Pigato grape and Peidmont’s Favorita. It comprises a large proportion of the whites in southern France where it is called Rolle.
A mountainous, Mediterranean island covered in vineyards, Corsica, while closer to Italy in proximity and history, is today under France's political jurisdiction. The island is home to a mix of Italian and French grapes, typically planted at high elevations. Niellucciu (Sangiovese), Sciacarellu (Mammolo), and Vermentino (Rolle) are the main grape varieties of Corsica, and account for about two thirds of all Corsican wines produced.