This just in! Vermentino is the “darling” of white wine these days. Wine lists around the world are offering the beautiful dry white wine by the glass (no commitment!) and as a bottle purchase for those “in the know.” Frankly, I consider Vermentino a hidden gem and should be any winelover’s every night wine. I consider it mine. If you’re not quite familiar with Vermentino, bookmark this article and consider purchasing the wines suggested below for research purposes, of course. Enjoy!
Vermentino
What Does Vermentino Taste Like?
Vermentino is a light bodied dry white wine with plenty of acidity. In general, we can find aromas of yellow flowers and sea breezes that lead to intense flavors of pear, green apple, lime, grapefruit and often a hint of raw almonds. Most Vermentino is light and snappy although it can be rich and creamy depending on the winemaker style.
Where is Vermentino Grown?
Vermentino is planted predominantly in the Italian regions of Sardinia, Liguria, Corsica, Tuscany and Piedmont where it’s known as Favorita. The French region of Languedoc and to some extent Provence also produce Vermentino, known as Rolle. Surprisingly, it’s grown in Australia, Virginia, Texas, California and in other regions in scant quantities by small-batch producers. Most often, vines are grown on slopes facing the sea that offer additional reflected light.
According to Karen MacNeil in The Wine Bible, 3rd edition, “about 75% of all the Vermentino grown in Italy is grown in Sardinia, and no other Italian white has a flavor that quite
This Article was originally published on Grape Experiences
