Forastera vs Vermentino

Forastera is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Forastera

White · Italy

stone fruited, herbal and almondy

Vermentino

White · Italy

citrus, herbs, bitter almond

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: High; 11.5 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; none listed
Regions: none listed

Only Forastera

Chicken
Hard and aged cheese

Both pair with

Grilled fish

Only Vermentino

Pesto and herb sauces
Seafood pasta
Salads

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Forastera and Vermentino pages.