Vermentino

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Vermentino is a zesty, fresh light-bodied Mediterranean white wine variety with lively acidity and aromatics. Generally low in alcohol, Vermentino has aromas and flavors of herbs, stone fruits, citrus, & minerals and a lingering almond finish.

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Sweetness

Dry

Body

Light-Medium

Acidity

Moderate

Alcohol

Low

Tannins

N/A

Tasting Notes

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FRUIT

Fresh Cut Herbs

Green Apple

Lemon Meringue

Lime Zest

Pink Grapefruit

Ripe Pear

White Peach

EARTH

Crushed Rocks

Daffodil

Ocean

Orange Blossom

Sea Salt

White Flowers

GOURMAND

Almond

Bay Leaf

Smoke

Food Pairings

MAINS

Crab Cakes

Crudités & Hummus

Fresh Pasta Dishes — especially Pesto

Grilled Meats

Roasted Meats & Vegetables

Salads

HERBS

Asian Cuisine
Chicken Pot Pie
Chips & Guacamole
Anything with Dijon Mustard
Fried or Crispy Chicken
Grilled Salmon with Lemon
Risotto

CHEESE

Basil

Garlic

Herbs de Provence

Oregano

Rosemary

Sage

Tarragon

AVOID

Acidic

Bitter

Citrus

Pickled

Tart

@shannonsommelier favorite pairings

  • BBQ & Grilled (with a char!) meats, especially chicken & salmon
  • Proscuitto, Melon, Mozzarella, & a drizzle of honey
  • Simple grilled sea bass or coated with Bayou Blend & broiled (make a paste with a good amount of the spice and 1 tbsp of boiling water. Mix until thick & cool and coat fish and broil!)
  • Smoky chicken tinga tacos with creamy avocado & jalapeño salsa
  • Fritto Mix or any calamari with fried vegetables —- or even with Fish & Chips!
  • Pasta alla Nerano — pasta with lemon, fresh herbs, & plenty of parmesan cheese (& bacon if you wish!)
  • Spicy sausage pizza with fresh fennel or even plain cheese pizza with sSs fav pizza seasoning

REGIONS TO KNOW

CALIFORNIA

Sonoma

Paso Robles

Lodi

Sierra Foothills

TEXAS

High Plains — Duchman

ETC.

Argentina

Australia

Lebanon

France — Provence, Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon

Italy — Liguria, Sardinia, Tuscany

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Good to Know:

If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, & Albariño, you will love Vermentino!

Vermentino is generally inexpensive, making it a great option for a weekday, casual sipper, or especially fun party wine!

What goes together grows together, so bring a Texas Vermentino to any Texas BBQ or poolside / backyard grilling!

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