{"id":24859,"date":"2025-03-02T22:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/grape-vermentino\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:36","slug":"grape-vermentino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-vermentino\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vermentino Grape Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vermentino is a versatile white grape variety found in Sardinia, Liguria, and Tuscany. Coastal winds and sandy soils enhance its salinity.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

The wine has a pale straw-yellow color with greenish highlights. Citrus (lemon zest, grapefruit) and herbal notes (sage, mint) dominate the nose, with a distinct saline edge. On the palate, it is crisp and refreshing, with a bitter almond finish.<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Excellent with seafood crudo, linguine alle vongole (clam pasta), and light appetizers like panissa (Ligurian chickpea fritters).<\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

In Sardinia, it\u2019s the base for Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, the island\u2019s only DOCG. Tuscan versions (e.g., Bolgheri) are richer due to oak aging. <\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Vermentino<\/h2>\n