Vermentino

**Vermentino** is a white grape of the Mediterranean coast, closely identified with Italy's Liguria and the island of Sardinia, and known in southern France as Rolle. It makes some of the most refreshing, sea-breezy whites of the region. **In the glass** — bright and zesty, showing citrus, green apple, white flowers and a distinctive herbal, saline note, with crisp acidity, light-to-medium body and often a faintly bitter, almond-tinged finish. **Where it grows** — its strongholds are Sardinia and the Ligurian coast in Italy, and Corsica and Provence in France, where as Rolle it lends fragrance to blends. It is grown in Tuscany, the Languedoc and increasingly in Australia and California. **At the table** — a natural partner for grilled fish, shellfish and other seafood. **Cellaring** — generally best enjoyed young and fresh, within a couple of years, though a few structured versions can hold longer.

Wines

• AIX Rosé — Maison Saint Aix
• Between Five Bells — Lethbridge Wines
• Blanc — Château Léoube
• Cinque Terre — Cantina Crovara
• Costa Toscana Bianco — La Regola
• Costamolino — Argiolas
• Côtes de Provence — Domaine Pinchinat
• Côtes de Provence Rosé — Chateau Peyrassol
• Côtes du Roussillon Blanc — Château de Jau
• Domaine Val de Caire — Domaine Val de Caire
• Domaine des Diables Côtes de Provence MiP Made in Provence Collection Rosé — Provence
• Flavia Anno 1 — Foresti
• La Nuit Blanche — Domaine Sainte Rose
• Lievàntu Colline di Levanto Bianco — Buranco
• Mademoiselle — Château Miraval
• Mademoiselle — Château Tour de Miraval
• Mandrarossa Vermentino Terre Siciliane — Mandrarossa (Cantine Settesoli)
• Nessun Dorma — Costa de Campu
• Ngilù — Càdu Ferrà
• Pergolaia Bianco — Caiarossa