Vermentino Nero is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruit, black fruit, spice, peppery and dark fruit.
The regions that matter for it are Massa-Carrara and Liguria.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Vermentino Nero.
At the table it suits ravioli in brodo, steak and kidney pie and salami and mushroom pizza.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Vermentino Nero.
Bottles to look for.
- Arrigoni Pietraserena 'In Nero' Vermentino Nero Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cantine Lunae Bosoni Mea Rosa Rosato Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy
- Cantine Lunae Vermentino Nero Colli di Luni, Tuscany, Italy
- Cima Vermentino Nero Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Il Monticello 'Vuenne 612' Vermentino Nero, Liguria, Italy
- Pascale Francesca 'I Pilastri' Vermentino Nero Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Podere Scurtarola Lorieri 'Vernero' Vermentino Nero Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Terenzuola 'Forma Alta' Vermentino Nero Costa Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Vermentino Nero: common questions
01.What does Vermentino Nero taste like?+
02.Where is Vermentino Nero from?+
03.Where is Vermentino Nero grown?+
04.What food pairs with Vermentino Nero?+
05.What else is Vermentino Nero called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.