Grenache Blanc - Vermentino is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for lemon, citrus and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Grenache Blanc.
Watch for the synonyms: Rolle.
At the table it suits fish broth/soup, thin-sliced octopus drizzled with sudachi and glass noodles with salmon, coriander and chilli.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Rolle.
Bottles to look for.
- Aubert et Mathieu 'Palooza' Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Chateau de Caraguilhes Corbieres 'La Font Blanche', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau de Corneilla Cotes du Roussillon 'Cavalcade' Blanc, France
- Chateau Fontvert Luberon Blanc, Rhone, France
- Chateau La Calisse Coteaux Varois en Provence Blanc, France
- Chateau La Calisse Coteaux Varois en Provence Patricia Ortelli Blanc, France
- Chateau La Calisse Coteaux Varois en Provence Patricia Ortelli Cuvee Etoiles Blanc, France
- Clos Aguilem 'Mas Aguilem' Blanc, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, France
Grenache Blanc - Vermentino: common questions
01.What does Grenache Blanc - Vermentino taste like?+
02.Where is Grenache Blanc - Vermentino from?+
03.Where is Grenache Blanc - Vermentino grown?+
04.What food pairs with Grenache Blanc - Vermentino?+
05.What else is Grenache Blanc - Vermentino called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.