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SKU 929131
$407.70/case
$67.95/bottle
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A fleshy, sapid red marked by a mix of plum, cherry and earth flavors, plus a saline component. This offers intensity and is mellowing, with fine balance and a long finish. Drink now through 2026. 100 cases made, 25 cases imported.
Vermentino Nero is a rare red grape variety found predominantly in the Liguria region of northwest Italy, particularly in the area around the town of Albenga. It is a genetic mutation of the more common Vermentino Bianco grape, known for its white wines. Vermentino Nero produces red wines that are medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and moderate tannins. These wines typically exhibit flavors of red berries such as raspberry and strawberry, along with herbal notes and a hint of spice. What makes Vermentino Nero unique is its rarity and the distinct character it brings to Ligurian red wines, where it is often blended with other local varieties like Rossese or Dolcetto to add complexity and freshness. Its ability to thrive in Liguria's coastal climate, characterized by sunny days and cool sea breezes, contributes to its unique expression of terroir in the region's winemaking tradition.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Tuscany
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.
WE93pts
Wine Enthusiast
A fleshy, sapid red marked by a mix of plum, cherry and earth flavors, plus a saline component. This offers intensity and is mellowing, with fine balance and a long finish. Drink now through 2026. 100 cases made, 25 cases imported.
WS90pts
Wine Spectator
A fleshy, sapid red marked by a mix of plum, cherry and earth flavors, plus a saline component. This offers intensity and is mellowing, with fine balance and a long finish. Drink now through 2026. 100 cases made, 25 cases imported.
Winery Notes
• Vermentino Nero, with a small amount of Massaretta (aka Barsaglina).
• Steep, terraced vineyards are located in the municipality of Carrara.
• Mix of own rooted vines planted in the 1800s (pre-phylloxera) and vines planted at the beginning of the 1900s.
• Whole cluster micro-fermentations.
• For two years, the Vermentino Nero is aged in small concrete vats, while the Massaretta spends the same time in used oak.
