Vermintino

Origins:  Liguria (Italy, 16th century)

Where it’s found:   Italy (4,000ha/9,884ac) (3,300ha in Sardinia, 544ha in Tuscany, 250ha in Liguria, and 105ha in Piemonte, Southern France + Corsica (750ha/1,853ac)

Also known as:   Favorita (Roero),  Pigato (Liguria),  Rolle (Southern France)

Most well-known from:   Southern France(Provence, Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon), Italy (Sardinia, Liguria)

Typical profile: Bright citrus, melon stonefruit, floral tones, crisp acid, medium to full body.