Vermentino
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rolle, Pigato, Favorita
Vermentino is a white wine grape with signature aromas of bitter almond, lemon zest, almond. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Gris and Viognier.
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
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sardinia · Liguria · Corsica · Maremma
- Classic styles: Mediterranean citrus-herbal white · Saline medium-bodied coastal white
Common questions
Is Vermentino a red or white grape variety?
Vermentino is a white wine grape variety.
What does Vermentino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vermentino include bitter almond, lemon zest and almond. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vermentino?
Documented tells for Vermentino: Look for citrus-pear profile with a subtle bitter-almond finish. and Check for moderate aromatic lift and medium body..
What is Vermentino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vermentino is most commonly confused with Pinot Gris, Viognier and Albarino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vermentino grown?
Classic regions for Vermentino include Sardinia, Liguria, Corsica and Maremma.