Rolle (or Vermentino)
Native to Italy where it is known as Vermentino, and also present in Corsica as Vermentinu, Rolle is a grape variety that brings lightness and freshness to wines, as well as a complex and elegant aromatic bouquet. In AOC Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages, it is planted and used on an experimental basis, as a VIFA (Variété d'Intérêt à Fin d'Adaptation).
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Origin: Italie (Piemonte)
Location within the Rhône Valley: Southern Rhône Valley (Gard and Vaucluse)
Plantings within the Rhône Valley AOCs: About 600 hectares
In the vineyards
Maturity: Early-budding, mid- to late-ripening
Terroir: Benefits from a warm climate, with good sun exposure and proximity to the sea
In the cellars
Characteristics: Rolle, or Vermentino, brings lightness and freshness to the wines. The aromas it gives off are multiple: notes of grapefruit, fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.
Wine styles: Still dry white wines