When you find quality Vermentino at the price, you buy it. This beauty has that classic aromatic profile of rock melon, dried white flowers and peach. In the mouth the is as clean as a whistle, with a taut, stoney, slightly mineral character. Cracking stuff.

Origin: Some say Spain, while others swear Italy. One thing for sure, it definitely originated somewhere the Mediterranean. Mainly Grown In: Italy, France, Australia. Key Facts: Even though Vermentino is an ancient grape, it has in recent years been coined "the grape of the future" and it's easy to see why. In addition to its deliciously crisp, light and refreshing flavour profile, Vermentino is a grape that can handle the heat of progressively warming vineyard sites across the globe! Where many other grapes pack up and call for a siesta (or make a flat and flabby wine) in the warmest of wine-growing regions, Vermentino basks in the warmth and produces excellent quality wines with exquisite acidy and crunch! If you're a sun-worshipper too, you may have just met your new soul-mate grape. Vermentino is usually unoaked and moderate in alcohol, which like many other Italian varietals, makes it deliciously food-friendly. Fun Fact: Vermentino also goes by the name 'Favorita'. And well, we sure know the favourite wine of whoever gave it that name, don't we?