The Vermentino , together with Cannonau, are certainly the best known wines of Sardinia. Sardinian Vermentino should not be confused with Ligurian and Tuscan Vermentino, even if it shares their origins. These wines, in fact, are based on semi-aromatic Vermentino vine , arrived in Italy with the Aragonese.
In Sardinia , Vermentino finds its maximum expression as it prefers a windy, dry and quite warm and sunny climate, typical of Mediterranean coasts . Vermentino has also spread to other areas of Italy: Tuscany (Massa Carrara, the Apuan Alps, Livorno and the Island of Elba) e Liguria .
Vermentino di Sardegna, what kind of wine it is
Sardinian Vermentino has a straw yellow color with light green reflections. On the nose they stand out floral and fruity notes reminiscent of yellow peaches, citrus fruits and wild flowers. It is a very balanced wine, dry , round and soft, with good acidity and delicate mineral notes .
Vermentino of Sardinia, pairing
Vermentino, like other white wines, is the ideal companion fish dishes , shellfish , octopus And shellfish , but also excellent to accompany the fresh cheeses and cured meats. It's also perfect with White meat (chicken, turkey and rabbit), i risottos , le omelettes and preparations based on mushrooms . To better appreciate it, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 8-10°C.
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