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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Vermentino is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Sardinia, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, tropical fruits, herbaceous notes, floral, herbal and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Sardinia and Corsica.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Grillo.
On other labels it goes by Rolle.
At the table it suits escargot with garlic butter, linguine alla vongole and stir-fried noodles with prawns.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Verdejo
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Grillo
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Chardonnay
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Vermentino
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Food pairings.
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Escargot with garlic butter
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Linguine alla vongole
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Stir-fried noodles with prawns
Also labelled.
Rolle.
Bottles to look for.
- Agricola Punica Samas Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina Santadi Villa di Chiesa Bianco Valli di Porto Pino IGT, Sardinia, Italy
- Casa Emma Cortine Toscana Bianco IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Casa Magoni Chardonnay - Vermentino, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
- Castello Banfi Centine Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Chateau d'Estoublon La Reserve Blanc, IGP Mediterranee, France
- Chateau du Rouet 'Teres' Blanc, IGP Mediterranee, France
- Chateau Kefraya Chardonnay - Vermentino, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Chardonnay - Vermentino: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Vermentino taste like?+
Chardonnay - Vermentino tastes of citrus, tropical fruits, herbaceous notes, floral, herbal and spicy. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Vermentino from?+
Chardonnay - Vermentino originates in Sardinia, Italy.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Vermentino grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Vermentino are Sardinia and Corsica.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Vermentino?+
Pour it with escargot with garlic butter, linguine alla vongole and stir-fried noodles with prawns.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Vermentino called?+
Chardonnay - Vermentino is also labelled Rolle.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.