Vertzami is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Lefkas, Greece.
Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for berry, bay-leaf and cinnamon.
The regions that matter for it are Ionian Islands, Peloponnese and Central Greece.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for calcareous soils.
It blends readily with other Greek varieties.
Watch for the synonyms: Lefkas, Vertsami, Bertzami and Matzavi.
At the table it suits veal stew with onions (stifatho), five-spice braised bison and confit duck with sweet potato mash.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Lefkas, Vertsami, Bertzami, Matzavi, Martzavi, Varzami Marzemina, Balsamina Nera, Lefkada, Lefkaditiko.
Bottles to look for.
- Markogianni Winery 'Diagon', Peloponnese, Greece
- Siflogo Brousko Vertzami PGI Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece
- Siflogo Keropatis Vertzami PGI Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece
Vertzami: common questions
01.What does Vertzami taste like?+
02.Where is Vertzami from?+
03.Where is Vertzami grown?+
04.What food pairs with Vertzami?+
05.What else is Vertzami called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.