But, what about grapes like Abrusco, Baga or Vermentino? Ever heard of any of those?
These little buggers make good wine too.
Let's take a closer look at one these grapes.
Vermentino.
Let's break down the name:
Vermen, rhymes with vermin. And what is vermin?
Here's what Webster says: small insects and animals (such as fleas or mice) that are sometimes harmful to plants or other animals and that are difficult to get rid of. Very bad
Tino: well, tino isn't really a word.
But isn't vermin bad enough? Don't you feel sorry for the Vermentino grape now?
This little guy probably gets beat up in the vineyard all the time by his fellow grapes.
Seriously though, Vermentino is a grape indigenous to Central Italy and it is widely planted in Sardinia.It is also used in Languedoc, France. The wine is white, and you could say it is similar in style to Pinot Grigio: light, crisp and refreshing with balanced acidity making it a good food wine - like all Italian whites.
It's also very reasonably priced. I don't recall ever seeing a Vermentino over $20.
So if you happen to come across a Vermentino wine at your favorite wine monger (hopefully that's Balabans)
Don't be afraid.
Give it a try.
Tom
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