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Ricca Terra
2026 Vermentino
Originally from the Mediterranean, Vermentino thrives across Sardinia and the coastal regions of Tuscany in Italy, as well as southern France, where it’s known as Rolle. Well suited to warm, dry climates, this vigorous, high-yielding variety produces large berries and generous bunches.
When carefully managed in the vineyard, Vermentino rewards us with fresh citrus flavours and a distinctive sea-spray character, capturing a little taste of the Mediterranean in every glass.
"Simple apple and pear flavours gradually turn cooler, almost mint-like, as they travel through the palate. It's juicy, dry, neat and satisfying. "
Campbell Mattinson
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The Story
Vermentino was one of the first alternative varieties we planted and harvested at Ricca Terra, long before it started gaining attention in Australia. We were drawn to its beautiful, golden berries and its ability to produce wines with a soft, generous texture and plenty of character.
In the vineyard, we hand-prune our Vermentino vines to control bud numbers and maintain balanced yields. Harvesting is done by hand, with the generous bunches making it a particularly rewarding variety to pick. We aim to harvest at around 12.0° Baumé to capture the freshness and natural character of the fruit.
Once picked, the grapes are kept cool before being transported in refrigerated trucks to the winery. There, they are gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks using the natural yeasts present on the grapes. We also choose not to use animal-derived products in the clarification process, keeping our wines vegan-friendly.
It's a hands-on approach that allows the variety to shine while staying true to our philosophy of growing and making wines that are a little different.
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