A WHITE GRAPE
Vermentino
What Vermentino tastes like
Vermentino is a white grape that appears in 22 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: robust, fruit-forward reds with Southern Rhône character; fresh, mineral whites and dry rosés.
Where Vermentino grows
Our appellations table names Vermentino in 22 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Côtes de Provence (France), Côtes Catalanes (France), Alpilles (France), Patrimonio (France), Ajaccio (France), Coteaux d'Aix en Provence (France), Vin de Pays de L'Hérault (France), Toskana (Italy), Calce (France), Côtes du Roussillon Villages (France), Languedoc Pézenas (France) and Corsica (France).
Vermentino is grown well beyond that list: 10 more appellations name it as a main grape, which is part of why one bottle can taste so different from the next.
How the place changes the glass
- Côtes Catalanes (France): Robust, fruit-forward reds with Southern Rhône character; fresh, mineral whites and dry rosés. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean.
- Alpilles (France): Rustic, fruit-forward reds and dry, mineral whites with Provençal herb notes. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean with Mistral wind.
- Patrimonio (France): Rustic, mineral, full-bodied reds and rosés with a sense of place; aromatic, saline whites. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean with sea breezes.
- Ajaccio (France): Rustic, mineral-driven wines with garrigue, sea spray, and indigenous character reflecting island terroir. Climate: wARM.
What to eat with Vermentino
- In Côtes Catalanes: Grilled lamb, spiced Moroccan tagine, chorizo, ratatouille, grilled meats.
- In Alpilles: Ratatouille, grilled fish, olives, goat cheese, Mediterranean vegetables.
- In Patrimonio: Grilled fish, seafood, wild boar, charcuterie, goat cheese, Mediterranean herbs.
Vermentino in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 1,230 Vermentino wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Vermentino, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Vermentino grown?
Our appellations table names Vermentino in 22 wine regions, including Côtes de Provence (France), Côtes Catalanes (France), Alpilles (France), Patrimonio (France) and Ajaccio (France).
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