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Origin: Italy

REGIONS

SARDINIA, ITALY

Vermentino is the second
most planted grape in
Sardinia. Fine Vermentino
wines come from the
northern part of the island.

TUSCANY, ITALY

Vermentino grows primarily
along the coast of Tuscany
and extends up into Liguria.

BITTERNESS: Vermentino is often
noted for having a bitter note on
the finish that tastes similar to
grapefruit pith. This type of flavor
is referred to as phenolic
bitterness, which is a common
feature in several Italian white
wines, including Verdicchio,
Grechetto di Orvieto, and
Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Due to its complexity, Vermentino
stands up well to richer foods,
including seafood gumbo, fried
calamari, and tomato-based
sauces.

In Southern France, Vermentino is
called Rolle and is a key blending
grape in Provence Rosé.