Vermentino
This vermentino selection leans on Tuscany and Sardinia, with standouts from Figuiere Mediterranee and San Felice Perolla.
Vermentino questions
What is Vermentino wine?
Vermentino is a white grape grown widely around the Mediterranean, especially in Italy and parts of southern France. It usually makes dry, medium-bodied white wines with lively acidity. Common aromas include lemon, grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, herbs, and a distinctive saline or almond-like finish. Regional names and styles can vary.
What does Vermentino taste like?
Vermentino is typically dry and fresh, with citrus, pear, green apple, stone fruit, and Mediterranean herb notes. Many examples have a saline edge that makes them especially refreshing with food. Texture ranges from light and crisp to broader and more rounded, depending on ripeness, winemaking, and whether the wine spends time on its lees.
Is Vermentino similar to Sauvignon Blanc?
Both can be dry, aromatic, and high in acidity, but they usually express different flavors. Sauvignon Blanc often shows sharper green, grassy, tropical, or gooseberry notes. Vermentino more commonly leans toward citrus, orchard fruit, herbs, white flowers, and salinity. Vermentino often feels slightly broader on the palate, particularly in warm coastal regions.
What food pairs well with Vermentino?
Vermentino's acidity and saline character make it a strong partner for seafood, especially grilled fish, oysters, clams, shrimp, and calamari. It also suits pesto, herb-roasted chicken, salads with citrus, and soft goat cheese. Serve it cool rather than ice-cold so its floral and herbal aromas can emerge, around 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.