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Tuscany, Italy |
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Vermentino [ver-mehn-TEE-noh] |
Grapes
Vermentino
Production area
Tuscany
Altitude
0-100 meters a.s.l.
Type of soil
Loose and deep soil, rich in marine fossils and bones. Mainly sandy and marly arenaceous soil, consisting of clayey and calcareous schists.
Alcohol
12.5 % vol.
Fermentation
White vinification with particular attention paid to the degree of oxidation and must clarification when producing the base wine. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 14-18°C with selected yeasts.
Aging
In steel tanks with "batonnage" on fine lees.
Tasting notes
The color is deep straw yellow, clear and bright. The aroma is inebriating and intense with hints of white fruits such as apple, pear, peach and banana. On the palate it is tasty and very crisp, balanced, harmonic and very persistent. Long and persistent finish, easy to drink.
Food pairings
Raw fish, tagliolini with shrimps and lemon, salted fish.
Region: Liguria
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Cellaring Potential: Drink now!