Vermentino sounds like sun, sea and a salty breeze. Hardly any other white grape variety in Italy transports Mediterranean lightness so directly into the glass. Sometimes fresh and lively, sometimes mineral and serious, but always with unmistakable elegance. Aldo Fiordelli (James Suckling) recently dedicated a major report to Vermentino and aptly described its current significance: "Vermentino is currently experiencing its moment."
"Vermentino is a summer wine that is best enjoyed cold on the beach. Its more ambitious variants often have remarkable ageing potential, which is sometimes enhanced by oak or amphorae. It is worth noting that Maremma introduced the designation "Superiore" in 2023: The wine must consist of at least 95 per cent Vermentino, the yield is limited to nine tonnes per hectare and it may be sold no earlier than 1 January of the second year after the harvest. (...)
Depending on the soil, altitude and proximity to the sea, it develops different nuances. Production is growing steadily and winegrowers are confidently investing in its potential. Due to its complexity and character, Vermentino can aspire to equal the great white wines internationally. The designation "Superiore" is a further step towards emphasising the quality and expressive richness of this truly emblematic grape variety. (...)
In addition to Maremma, the most important areas for growing Vermentino in Italy include Gallura in north-east Sardinia, Colli di Luni in north-west Italy, the Apuan Mountains in the north of Tuscany and Bolgheri. Gallura has sandy soils of decomposed granite, rich in minerals and constantly exposed to the winds of the Strait of Bonifacio. Colli di Luni and the Apuan Mountains benefit from calcareous soils that give the wines a mineral elegance – just a stone's throw from the marble quarries of Carrara. (...)
Vermentino has long since found its place. Today, it is one of the most brilliant Mediterranean white wines that Italy has to offer, from Liguria to Maremma and Sardinia." James Suckling
Our range currently includes over 40 different Vermentino wines – from renowned wineries to exciting discoveries from smaller producers. Whether as an accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine or as a pure expression of Italian joie de vivre. When even the critics are raving, it's worth taking a look in the glass: discover Vermentino now, which is causing an international stir, and experience Italy's "white wine of the moment". SUPERIORE.DE