Vermentino
White wine grape variety
Vermentino — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon zest, pear, almond. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-pear profile with a subtle bitter-almond finish.
- Check for moderate aromatic lift and medium body.
Confidence signals
- Lemon-pear with herbal saline edge
- Medium body with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
lemon zestpearalmond
Common
herbal notewhite peachsaline
Occasional
fennel pollen
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sardinia · Liguria · Corsica · Maremma
- Classic styles: Mediterranean citrus-herbal white · Saline medium-bodied coastal white
- Style examples: Vermentino di Gallura · Corsican Vermentino
Common questions
- Is Vermentino a red or white grape variety?
- Vermentino is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Vermentino smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Vermentino include lemon zest, pear and almond. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Vermentino most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Vermentino is most commonly confused with Pinot Gris, Viognier and Albarino. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Vermentino grown?
- Classic regions for Vermentino include Sardinia, Liguria, Corsica and Maremma.