Vermentino | Grape variety
Vermentino is one of Italy's most traditional white grape varieties and is now mainly associated with the country's coastal regions. The vine probably originated on the Iberian Peninsula or Madeira and found its way to Italy over the centuries, where it established itself mainly in warm, Mediterranean climates. Vermentino is characterized by its late ripening, which gives it an intense aroma and unmistakable freshness. The wines are usually straw yellow with greenish reflections, have a delicate aroma of herbs and citrus fruits, and offer a juicy, dry structure on the palate with a pleasantly slightly bitter finish.
Vermentino is particularly closely associated with Sardinia, where the grape variety not only has a long history but also great cultural significance. The Phoenicians and later the Spanish shaped the island's viticulture; under Spanish rule, the Listan d'Andalusia variety was introduced, which is considered the mother of today's Vermentino. Today, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Sardinia's only DOCG area, is considered the flagship of the grape variety. Here, elegant, fresh, and aromatic white wines with pronounced minerality are produced, which develop their unmistakable character through the interplay of sea breezes, barren granite soils, and intense sunlight. Vermentino di Sardegna, a broader DOC, also produces lively wines full of character that delight with their delicate aromas and summery lightness. - Gerardo [TS09/25]
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Aragosta · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Sardegna Aragosta is one of the island's best-known and most popular white wines and convincingly brings the fresh, maritime soul of Sardinia to the glass. It shines in a clear light yellow with delicate greenish reflections - an initial indication of its youthful freshness and liveliness. The nose reveals a fine, invigorating aroma reminiscent of ripe apples, white flowers and a hint of citrus. This aromatic freshness immediately whets the appetite for the first...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Aragosta · Frizzante IGT (2025)Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Aragosta Frizzante is made from carefully selected Vermentino grapes and is fermented in stainless steel tanks using the Charmat method, resulting in its fine perlage and lively freshness. In the glass, it is a pale straw yellow with fine, silvery-green reflections - an elegant first impression that heralds its lightness and youthful nature. The nose reveals a fruity, fresh bouquet with delicate notes of citrus fruit, green apple and a hint of white...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Blu · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Vermentino Blu from Santa Maria la Palma impresses with a clear, straw-yellow hue and lively, greenish reflections that emphasize its youthful freshness. An inviting bouquet of ripe apples, complemented by a hint of citrus and fresh herbs, unfolds from the very first whiff. These aromas lend the wine a charming lightness that immediately makes you want to take the first...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Binto · Vermentino Toscana Bianco IGT 2024Poggio Capponi, Tuscany
The Binto Vermentino Toscana comes from the gentle hills of Montespertoli in the heart of Tuscany and is vinified from pure Vermentino grapes. The name “Binto” is reminiscent of the Italian “bianco” - white - and underlines the clear, fresh character of this Tuscan white wine. After gentle pressing of the grapes, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, which preserves the aromatic purity of the variety. Ageing in steel tanks brings out its freshness and expressiveness to the...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Tyrsos · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Attilio Contini, Sardegna
The Tyrsos, a classic Vermentino from the Contini winery, is a delicate straw yellow in the glass with fine greenish reflections - an initial indication of its freshness and elegance. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet with floral notes of white flowers, accompanied by citrus fruits and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. The aromas are intense, yet always delicate and balanced, giving the wine a special depth and...
€ 8,50 = 11,33 €/L
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Aragosta · Vino Spumante Brut DOC (2025)Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Spumante Brut Aragosta is an elegant, dry sparkling wine made exclusively from Vermentino grapes - a grape variety that has always been deeply rooted in Sardinia. In the glass, it shines a clear straw yellow with fine, persistent bubbles that emphasize its freshness and liveliness. On the nose, it has a delicate, fruity bouquet with notes of green apple, citrus fruit and a hint of white flowers, which unfolds harmoniously and...
€ 8,50 = 11,33 €/L
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Nord Est · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Cantina del Vermentino, Sardegna
The Nord Est Vermentino di Sardegna has an intense, straw-yellow color and delicate greenish reflections. The nose reveals fresh aromas of citrus fruit, white peach and white flowers, complemented by a fine herbal note reminiscent of sage and thyme. On the palate, the wine is soft and balanced with a restrained acidity that provides a pleasant freshness without disturbing the harmonious overall...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Salende · Vermentino Salento IGT 2025Tenute Rubino, Puglia
This elegant Vermentino from Salento shines in a fine straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections. It reveals a fascinating variety of aromas on the nose: notes of elderberry, broom and grapefruit meet nuances of green apples, almond blossom and white pepper, while subtle hints of flint provide a mineral depth. On the palate, the Salende Salento Bianco presents itself with impressive balance and intensity. It is both inviting and harmonious, fresh and expressive, with a finely structured,...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Papiri · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The carefully selected Vermentino grapes for the Papiri come from particularly well-tended vineyards with very low yields per hectare - a quality feature that significantly influences the concentration and expressiveness of the wine. In the glass, it shines in a clear straw yellow with light, almost silvery reflections that emphasize its freshness and youthful elegance. The nose reveals a delicate yet intense bouquet with hints of ripe melon, banana and a hint of white flowers - a harmonious...
€ 9,50 = 12,67 €/L
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Pariglia · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Attilio Contini, Sardegna
The Vermentino Pariglia is the radiant white wine counterpart to the Cannonau Sartiglia and refers to the artistic equestrian acrobatics of the Pariglia, a central element of the traditional Sartiglia festival in Oristano. In the glass, it is a light straw yellow with soft, yellowish reflections, which visually emphasizes its freshness and clarity. A lively, fragrant bouquet with fruity and floral notes unfolds on the nose - memories of ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples and delicate floral notes...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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S'Eleme Oro · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2025Cantina del Vermentino, Sardegna
S'Eleme Oro is a classic Vermentino di Gallura with a clear straw-yellow color and fine greenish reflections. The nose is dominated by aromas of yellow apples, citrus fruits and bitter almonds, complemented by a subtle floral note. On the palate, the wine is fresh, round and pleasantly soft, with fine minerality and a balanced body. The long finish is characterized by fruit and subtle...
€ 10,50 = 14,00 €/L
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Costamolino · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Argiolas, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino is a bright straw yellow in the glass, with delicate greenish reflections that visually emphasize its freshness. The bouquet captivates with clear, fruity aromas, especially apricot, white peach and a hint of citrus, accompanied by floral and slightly herbaceous nuances reminiscent of Mediterranean...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Elibaria · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2024Attilio Contini, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Gallura Elibaria impressively expresses the unmistakable granite roir of Sardinia. Its bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections reflects the freshness that is also evident in its bouquet: Citrus notes, white flowers and a hint of Mediterranean herbs give the wine an animating variety of...
€ 11,95 € 10,99 = 14,65 €/L
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Elibaria · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2025Attilio Contini, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Gallura Elibaria impressively expresses the unmistakable granite roir of Sardinia. Its bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections reflects the freshness that is also evident in its bouquet: Citrus notes, white flowers and a hint of Mediterranean herbs give the wine an animating variety of...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Vermentino Toscana DOC 2024Rocca di Frassinello, Tuscany
This Vermentino combines freshness and drinkability with exceptional balance, expressing the classic notes of a grape variety that has found its ideal home in the Maremma Toscana. The bouquet reveals delicate hints of white flowers accompanied by lively citrus notes, giving it a clear and elegant...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Karmis · Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco IGT 2025Attilio Contini, Sardegna
The Karmis, a white wine full of character based on the indigenous Vernaccia grape, shines in the glass in an intense, bright straw yellow. Its fine, persistent bouquet reveals an elegant composition of white flowers, ripe pears and a hint of floral fruitiness that stylishly underlines its Sardinian...
€ 12,50 = 16,67 €/L
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Akenta · Vermentino di Sardegna Spumante Extra Dry DOC (2024)Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Akènta Spumante Millesimato Extra Dry is an elegant sparkling wine made with great sensitivity and care exclusively from hand-picked Vermentino grapes. Fermentation takes place using the Charmat method in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, which gives the spumante its fine, long-lasting perlage and the perfect balance between freshness and aroma. Fruity notes of green apple, citrus and white flowers unfold on the nose, giving the wine a lively yet gentle...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Aghilóia Oro · Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG 2025Cantina del Vermentino, Sardegna
The Aghilóia Vermentino di Gallura Superiore impresses with its bright straw yellow color and fine golden reflections - a sign of its maturity and quality. The nose reveals an intense aroma of citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, complemented by yellow peach, bitter almond and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. Dry on the palate, soft and balanced at the same time, it impresses with elegant freshness and a silky texture that emphasizes the fine minerality of the Gallurese...
€ 13,50 = 18,00 €/L
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Funtanaliras Oro · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2024Cantina del Vermentino, Sardegna
Funtanaliras is an elegant Vermentino di Gallura with a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Its fresh bouquet seduces with aromas of citrus fruits, tropical fruits such as pineapple and a subtle mineral note. On the palate, it is lively and well-structured, with clear fruit, balanced acidity and a fine, long finish that underlines its...
€ 14,95 € 13,99 = 18,65 €/L
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Is Argiolas · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2024Argiolas, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Sardegna Is Argiolas is a delicate straw yellow with greenish reflections that emphasize its freshness and liveliness. An expressive interplay of ripe pears, mirabelle plums and a hint of white flowers unfolds on the nose, which immediately conveys a feeling of lightness and summery elegance thanks to its gentle...
€ 14,95 € 14,49 = 19,32 €/L
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Funtanaliras Oro · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2025Cantina del Vermentino, Sardegna
Funtanaliras is an elegant Vermentino di Gallura with a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Its fresh bouquet seduces with aromas of citrus fruits, tropical fruits such as pineapple and a subtle mineral note. On the palate, it is lively and well-structured, with clear fruit, balanced acidity and a fine, long finish that underlines its...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Is Argiolas · Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025Argiolas, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Sardegna Is Argiolas is a delicate straw yellow with greenish reflections that emphasize its freshness and liveliness. An expressive interplay of ripe pears, mirabelle plums and a hint of white flowers unfolds on the nose, which immediately conveys a feeling of lightness and summery elegance thanks to its gentle...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025 (Bio)Antonella Corda, Sardegna
The Vermentino di Sardegna presents itself in a clear, bright straw yellow and impresses on the nose with an intense and multi-faceted bouquet. Notes of orange, grapefruit and lemon blossom combine harmoniously with the typical Mediterranean aromas of sage and capers. This aromatic diversity reflects the sun-drenched terroir of Sardinia and makes the Vermentino a white wine with a strong character and regional...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Akènta Sub · Vermentino di Sardegna Spumante Extra Dry DOC (2022) (1er Geschenkbox)Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
This spumante comes in an attractive and exclusive gift box:
€ 64,95 = 86,60 €/L
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Vermentino | Grape variety | Buy at Gerardo
But Vermentino is not only found in Sardinia: the grape variety also plays a central role in Liguria, Tuscany, and parts of the Maremma. In Liguria, where it is known as Pigato, it produces aromatic, slightly spicy wines with a Mediterranean flair. In Tuscany, especially in the Maremma, Vermentino shows a different facet: juicy, elegant, and often with a subtle saltiness, influenced by the calcareous soils and proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Vermentino is also successfully cultivated in Corsica and mainland Italy, with each region producing its own nuance. Common to all these variants is Vermentino's ability to accurately reflect the character of the terroir and produce wines of exceptional freshness and versatility. - Gerardo [TS09/25]