Vermentino (Rolle) is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for peach, lemon peel, dried herbs and saline minerality.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Bolgheri, Cinque Terre, Corsica and Provence.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Bosco and Albarola.
Watch for the synonyms: Rolle, Rollo, Pigato and Favorita.
At the table it suits fried marinated sardines (sardine a scabecciu), thin-sliced octopus drizzled with lime and deep-fried shellfish turnovers (empanadas de marisco).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Rolle, Rollo, Pigato, Favorita, Malvoisie de Corse.
Bottles to look for.
- Antonella Corda Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cantina Mesa Giunco Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina Santa Maria la Palma 'Aragosta' Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantina Santadi 'Villa Solais' Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantine Argiolas 'Is Argiolas' Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantine Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Cantine Lunae Bosoni Etichetta Grigia Vermentino Colli di Luni, Liguria, Italy
Vermentino (Rolle): common questions
01.What does Vermentino (Rolle) taste like?+
02.Where is Vermentino (Rolle) from?+
03.Where is Vermentino (Rolle) grown?+
04.What food pairs with Vermentino (Rolle)?+
05.What else is Vermentino (Rolle) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.