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Vermentino is a wine of many faces. As its area of origin changes, so do its tastes and aromas. It is not easy to comprehensively characterize it, on the other hand, who would not want to embark on a journey along the coast from Tuscany to southern France with a glass of excellent white in his hand?
Vermentino - about the grape variety
Its roots probably lie in Spain, although we certainly do not know it. Today you would find it mainly in vineyards in Liguria and Tuscany, southern France and on the nearby islands of Corsica and Sardinia. There is Vermentino the most popular type of vine with white grapes ever. The microclimate and soil properties of course differ in these areas. The Ligurian Colli di Luni is considered to be an area with ideal conditions, and interesting pieces also come from Candia Dei Colli Apuani, Montecarla, Bolgheri and Gallura.
What is typical of Vermentino
In general, these are relatively straightforward, not complicated dry wines . They are united by a light straw yellow color, intense aroma of ripe fruit with white flesh (especially yellow peaches) and flowers, accompanied by tones of aromatic herbs reminiscent of Mediterranean shrubs. On the palate they are fine with a noticeable acidity. They have a good predisposition to medium-term maturation and archiving.
- Sardinian Gallura wines tend to be delicious, with a hint of salinity and a higher alcohol content.
- Vermentino from Liguria is less full, but for the more elegant
- Tuscany produces wine characterized by a larger body than the Ligurian one, but also with a strong acidity.
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What dishes to serve it with
It should come as no surprise that Vermentino understands the cuisine typical of the three Italian regions. It is especially suitable for fish dishes and appetizers such as stuffed zucchini flowers or fried artichokes. It is best enjoyed chilled to 8 to 10 ° C.