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Alcohol content: 13% | Vinification: Stainless steel | Serving temperature: 11°C
Vermentino
Vermentino is a white grape variety found from eastern Liguria to Tuscany, though its origins remain debated. It is believed to have originated in Spain and subsequently spread to various regions of France. In Italy, it spread from Liguria southwards into Tuscany, particularly across the hills at the foot of the Apuan Alps, the Massa-Carrara province, the coastal Maremma region near Livorno, and Elba Island.
In these Tuscan areas, Vermentino has developed varietal characteristics that make it clearly distinguishable from Ligurian and Sardinian Vermentino, the latter also being widely cultivated. Many scholars consider Vermentino to be related to and even a precursor of Pigato and Favorita.
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Total vineyard area (Italy): 4,600 ha
Total vineyard area (worldwide): 17,000 ha
The Plant
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Medium to large, five-lobed leaves; upper surface smooth and dark green, lower surface hairy and light green with prominent veins
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Medium-length, smooth, green petiole
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Medium to large cluster, usually cylindrical but occasionally pyramidal
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Medium to large berries, regular in shape
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Skin: medium-thick, amber-yellow with a natural bloom
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Ripens: Third decade of September (late September)
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Pulp: juicy, with a neutral flavour
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High and consistent yield
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Vigorous growth, especially near the sea where the grape is less prone to rot
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Sensitive to frost due to slightly early budding
