What kind of grape is Vermentino?
white wine grape
Vermentino is a white wine grape best known in Italy—and, to a lesser extent, France. Significant plantings of Vermentino can be found in Sardinia, the northwest of Italy, and the south of France. Outside of these primary regions, Vermentino is also grown in several diverse regions internationally.
What grape is similar to Vermentino?
Similar Wines Wines with similar body and taste profile include Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Soave and Verdejo.
What is the most fattening red wine?
REDS. If you love red wine, stick to merlot, pinot noir, or rosé. According to Tanya Zuckerbrot, R.D., creator of the F-Factor Diet, they each contain about 88 calories, 3 grams of carbs, and 1 gram of sugar per glass.
What is Vermentino similar to?
Vermentino hails from Italy’s Liguria region and the Mediterranean Islands of Sardinia and Corsica. With its light to medium body, Vermentino has a similar weight and profile to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling. Styles range from light and fresh to rich and textural.
Is Vermentino a sweet wine?
DryVermentino / Sweetness of resulting wine
What does Vermentino mean in Italian?
Vermentino is a light-skinned wine grape variety, primarily found in Italian wine. It is widely planted in both Sardinia and Liguria, to some extent in Corsica, in Piedmont under the name Favorita, and in increasing amounts in Languedoc-Roussillon.
Is Vermentino similar to Chardonnay?
Broad and textured yet fresh, Vermentino offers fans of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio a taste of something different. Happily, the grape has spread beyond Europe’s borders to excite growers in New World regions like the U.S. and Australia, where winemakers hunt for adaptable grapes.
How do you drink Vermentino wine?
This wine is perfect with typical Mediterranean food. Think grilled fish, think herbs such as rosemary, tarragon, think grilled vegetables. I would even go as far as suggesting it with grilled chicken, with herby marinade, grilled on the barbecue. Right now I’m craving grilled squid with a fresh Vermentino – heaven!