Vermentino

Bright yellow organic Vermentino with a small proportion of Grechetto. The idea came from Maurizio Castelli, who also advises the Barberani winery in Umbria. Maurizio Castelli creates this marvellous white wine from the Tuscan coast from a traditional, local blend based on a historical model and always picks the grapes quite late. The nose has a bright aroma of apple, pear, flint and a certain exoticism. Complex and full on the palate, the rich flavour is accompanied by an invigorating, racy acidity right through to the long final. SUPERIORE.DE

Single-varietal Vermentino from a single vineyard: fruity aromas reminiscent of exotic yellow fruit and nutty fresh almonds, with a flavour typical of the variety and a fine, vibrant acid wire. A rich wine for richer dishes or simply for itself, of the highest quality and the Vermentino flagship of the traditional winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium straw yellow with silver reflections. Yellow-fruity and slightly floral on the nose. Juicy and well-balanced on the palate with a fruity finish." Falstaff

"A very intense Vermentino with flavours of sliced peach and mango. Tropical character in many respects. Medium to full-bodied, fruity, lively, slightly oily and crisp. Complex and structured. From vineyards with chalky soils." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow colour. Beguiling aroma of fresh citrus and floral notes on the nose, with some light-coloured fruit. Taut on the palate with a beautiful acidity structure, then crisp fruit and an animating interplay of freshness and flavour. Very balanced on the palate, delicately salty and of great elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is clean and floral with subtle citrusy character, as well as hints of pears, elderflowers and fine herbs. Medium-bodied, crunchy and delicate on the palate with delicious fruit character. Refreshing, with attractive salinity at the end." James Suckling

Characteristic bouquet of kiwi, lime blossom and honeydew melon. A very pleasant creamy texture on the palate, rich and soft. Fresh, mineral and long on the palate, showing its maritime origins and a structural density that makes it ideal as a food companion. A wonderful interpretation of the Tuscan Vermentino grape! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Vermentino Perlato del Bosco is bright, vibrant and finely cut. Citrus and floral notes abound in this steely coastal white. Bracing minerality extends the saline finish. Drink it over the next year or two." Vinous

"Orange blossom, flint and pears with a hint of apples. It has a medium body with a creamy texture and a smooth finish. Pretty minerals and flowers at the end, with a hint of bitter lemons." James Suckling

Pale straw yellow with silver reflections. Fresh bouquet with lime and grapefruit, roasted almonds, meadow flowers on the finish. On the palate, floral tones of lavender and white flowers with subtle grassy notes reminiscent of wild sage. The wine is fresh and perfectly balanced on the palate, with a pronounced flavour and minerality on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Trudie and Sting's latest creation "Kiss on the Mouth" is a beautiful and very serious interpretation of the Vermentino grape. Pretty nose of peach, apple, lemon and fresh pears. Medium-bodied with well-integrated acidity and a creamy, fruity palate. Pure and juicy on the palate with lovely depth and length. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the Majé come mainly from the Garaxin hill above the village of Pogli at an altitude of around 250 metres. The vineyard is terraced and laid out with stone walls (known as Majé in Ligurian dialect) and the clayey soil is rich in fossilised micro- and macrofauna. Bright straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. Intense yet delicate varietal bouquet of flowers, yellow peach and notes of aromatic Mediterranean maquis. Majé is characterised by elegance, freshness and a wonderful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright straw yellow in colour. Elegant, highly complex Vermentino di Gallura Superiore with an intensely floral, fruity bouquet of beautifully articulated tropical fruit flavours. Wide and expansive on the palate, lots of fruit, fine, fresh acidity and a long, powerful and mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"On the nose, aromas of narcissus, lime and freshly cut green apples swirl together to create a sweet, floral freshness that persists on the palate in the face of strong salinity and sharp acidity." Wine Enthusiast

Occhione is a racy, fresh cuvée made from 90% Vermentino and 10% Viognier. Bright light yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Fine notes of peach, mango and grapefruit on the nose, medium-bodied on the palate with floral, fruity notes and well-balanced acidity. Overall, a lively and elegant wine that not only goes perfectly with fine Mediterranean fish dishes, but also brings the typical Maremma maquis into the glass. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling straw yellow with silver-grey tendencies. Fresh nose of crisp apple, citrus fruit and warm grass. Full-bodied on the palate, with concentrated fruit at the core, animating acidity and a lovely persistent finish." Falstaff

The grapes for this single-varietal Vermentino come from three small terraces surrounded by stone walls on the Garaxin vineyard. The soils consist mainly of calcareous marine rock and are rich in micro- and macrofossil fauna. Forests and Mediterranean shrubs grow around the vineyards, which are essential for tempering the hot, dry and very windy climate. Bright and luminous straw yellow in colour, the bouquet is fine and delicate with notes of lemon peel, cereals and aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean maquis. The strong flavour is very spicy and typical of the grape variety with a hint of sea salt and dried herbs. SUPERIORE.DE

This Vermentino cru is the result of a study project in the vineyard and in the winery and comes from two clones each from Corsica and Sardinia. "Belguardo V" (formerly "Codice V") displays the most distinctive characteristics of Tyrrhenian Vermentino and thus epitomises the typical Vermentino as the Mazzei family understands it. Fresh and bright citrus flavours with white flowers, honeysuckle and cut grass. Sunny, savoury and very mineral on the palate with the typical Vermentino structure. Taut on the final and with promising ageing potential. 30% of the wine is matured on the fine lees in amphorae. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, light golden yellow colour. Smoky on the nose with notes of melted butter, ripe citrus fruit and a hint of cinchona bark. Very juicy on the palate with a velvety texture, rich fruit on fresh acidity and good length." Falstaff

"A potpourri of exotic fruits on the nose, including citrus and peach notes, acacia blossom and macchi notes; polished, balanced, elegant and long on the palate with plenty of fruit and finesse." Vinum

"Fresh and mineral Vermentino with flavours of white fruits, lemons and flowers. Very polished and supple, with a medium body and clean acidity. Silky and structured, but crisp and nervy at the same time. Focussed and balanced." James Suckling

"The Belguardo Mazzei 2022 Maremma Toscana Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V is a great expression, with a salty or mineral side that gives it tension and freshness. At the same time, it offers a rich fruit that gives the wine volume and fullness. These two contrasting sides make for a very balanced and developed expression of Vermentino. It bears the newly created designation Vermentino Superiore." Wine Advocate

The grapes come mainly from the historic Russeghine vineyard above the town of Ranzo Borgo. The character of the Pigato here is of particular depth and minerality, which is due to the exceptional terroir and the long maturation on the fine lees. Bright straw yellow in colour with light green reflections. Fragrant nose of herbs, yellow fruit and traces of pine resin. Full and long-lasting flavour with beautiful spiciness and aromas of citrus and almond, then again this beguiling, deep minerality at the end. SUPERIORE.DE

The characteristic features of this new Bolgheri Bianco are reminiscent of notes of white fruit, jasmine flowers and thyme. On the palate, it is fresh and harmonious and expresses an immediate pleasantness that is characteristic of this region. The high proportion of Vermentino gives this pretty white wine good tension and a slight salinity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright light gold colour. Expressive, inviting bouquet with notes of tangerine, orange zest and yellow flowers before spicy notes on the finish. Polished on the palate, spreading across the palate to the fruity finish." Falstaff

"A zesty and spicy white that has aromas of grapefruit, lemon rind, cardamom and pineapple on the nose. It’s fresh and medium-bodied with a persistent, lively finish." James Suckling

The grapes for the new L'Aja Bruciata Vermentino Maremma from Rocca delle Macìe come from a single vineyard of 5 hectares on the Casamaria estate on soils with a sandy loam structure and quartz sandstone at an average altitude of 135 to 150 metres above sea level. The name L'Aja Bruciata is taken from an old cadastral map and is the old place name of this location from which the grapes come. Only 1,800 bottles were produced in the first 2021 vintage.

The marvellous richness and complexity of this exceptional Vermentino is the result of 6 months of development in cement on the lees with regular battonage, with part of the fine lees (approx. 5%) maturing in barrique barrels and finally a few months in the bottle.

Golden in the glass with notes of citrus fruit and ripe pear, fresh on the palate with an enormous density. The intense fruit flavours are perfectly complemented by the soft texture, with sweet honey notes and hints of white flowers on the finish. An incredibly complex Vermentino, the like of which there are not many on the market - an extremely successful project with which Andrea Zingarelli has opened a new chapter at Rocca delle Macíe and brought what is probably the first single-vineyard Vermentino into the bottle! SUPERIORE.DE

"A new single-vineyard Vermentino from here, with sliced pear and lemon aromas and flavors. Medium body with fresh, crunchy and honeyed character. Honeysuckle, too. Drink now and enjoy." James Suckling

High-quality and rare Vermentino with a straw-yellow colour and a bouquet of white fruit and hazelnut. Fresh and floral on the palate, round and ripe. The well-dosed use of wood gives the wine a fine, creamy texture. A persistent, highly elegant Bolgheri Bianco with fine mineral notes for special occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

"Always a reliable interpretation of Vermentino from Bolgheri: animating bouquet of citrus and apricot, also notes of herbs, flowers and undergrowth; harmonious structure, perfectly integrated acidity, elegant and long. Convinces with its freshness and yet also spiciness." Vinum

"Sparkling light gold colour. Elegant, fragrant bouquet of very juicy limes and grapefruit on sea salt, with delicate hints of rosemary and thyme. Mouth-filling and very juicy on electrifying acidity, with a gentle grip and plenty of tension, it lingers on the palate for a long, salty finish." Falstaff

"Compared to its peers, the organic Grattamacco 2022 Bolgheri Vermentino takes the complexity of this grape up a notch with mineral notes and candied citrus fruit from hot and dry growing conditions. The wine is silky and smooth in texture with a little extra richness in this vintage." Wine Advocate

"A serious Vermentino with powerful and complex flavours of peach, apple, almond, sage and shiso leaves. Firm, dry and salty on the long-lasting finish." Wine Spectator

"Restrained orange blossom with white peach, white pepper and broom flowers. The attack is crisp and citrus-accentuated, with a crisp acidity, medium body and a polished finish." James Suckling

High-quality and refined Vermentino with a straw-yellow colour and a bouquet of white fruit and hazelnut. Fresh and floral on the palate, round yet racy. The well-dosed use of wood gives the wine a subtle, creamy texture. A persistent, highly elegant Bolgheri Bianco with fine mineral notes for special occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

"Characterised by the breezes of the Tyrrhenian Sea: complex nose with fine spicy notes, Mediterranean scrub, rose aromas; the accentuated acidity sets the fresh line, the finish with a lot of charm on spicy-fruity notes of sage, lime and stone fruit." Vinum

The Pigato grape has great ageing and maturation potential, especially in Liguria. U Baccan (Ligurian: the head) comes mainly from vines in the Russeghine vineyard, which are over 50 years old, produce a very low yield and give it enormous complexity. Intense straw yellow in colour with bright golden-green reflections. The bouquet is impressively pure with beguiling hints of sage, thyme, peach, mango, cedar bark, acacia honey and silica. Enveloping, balsamic and mineral on the palate, with a hint of salty almond and candied citrus fruit on the long, vibrant final. A Pigato in a class of its own in the finest Riserva quality. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright golden yellow colour and a creamy bouquet of exotic fruits, banana and almond. The fruit is finely balanced with the barrique tones. Soft, warm and dense on the palate, with wonderful freshness, structure and suppleness. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very minerally profile for a vermentino. On the nose are notes of brooms, salted peaches, pineapple and seaweed with a peaty touch. The attack is super savory, with a dense and weighted palate, a medium body and refreshing acidity. The toasted finish is integrated, with complex notes of cheese and candied fruit. A classy wine." James Suckling

Bright golden yellow colour and a creamy bouquet of exotic fruits, banana and almond. The fruit is finely balanced with the barrique tones. Soft, warm and dense on the palate, with wonderful freshness, structure and suppleness. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very minerally profile for a vermentino. On the nose are notes of brooms, salted peaches, pineapple and seaweed with a peaty touch. The attack is super savory, with a dense and weighted palate, a medium body and refreshing acidity. The toasted finish is integrated, with complex notes of cheese and candied fruit. A classy wine." James Suckling