Vitis vinifera Vermentino - Grape vine

The 'Vermentino' vine is an ancient grape variety listed in the official catalogue of grapevine varieties for wine production. It is characterised by medium to large, conical, quite compact clusters, often with well-developed wings. Its medium-sized and slightly ovoid grapes, have thick and firm, amber-white skin, although some may turn pink when ripe. The flesh is firm and slightly juicy, with a pleasant flavour.

The 'Vermentino' grape, probably originating from Anatolia in Turkey, was introduced to Italy by Genoese merchants via the Turkish coast. Today, this vine can be found in Bulgaria, Hungary, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Malta, Spain, Portugal, the United States... This grape variety is particularly renowned in the south of France.

'Vermentino' buds about a week after the chasselas. It prefers warm climates and rather poor, dry soils. It is a vigorous plant that requires short pruning in February-March (to two buds) and trellising, as it is sensitive to wind. This variety is also quite susceptible to powdery mildew, but it is relatively resistant to grey rot.

'Vermentino' is used in many varieties in the southeast of France, such as Sainte-Victoire, Bandol, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes de Provence, Costières de Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes de Roussillon, Faugères, La Clape, Minervois, Languedoc, Saint Chinian, Patrimonio, Vins de Corse, among others. It produces a quality white wine, balanced and with a pale colour, although sometimes lacking acidity. It has rich and complex aromas of fruits, herbs, and flowers.

The grapes can be consumed as table fruit, fresh or dried, as well as in jams, jellies, fruit juice, pastries, and of course, after vinification, as wine. Discover all our varieties of vine-plants.