Which grape is described as having fresh acidity and a minerally finish?

• A. Vermentino
• B. Glera
• C. Sangiovese
• D. Nebbiolo

Answer: (A)

Fresh acidity paired with a mineral finish is a hallmark of Vermentino. This white grape shines in coastal regions like Liguria and Sardinia, where limestone-rich soils and sea influence give the wine a bright, zippy acidity and a distinct mineral, sometimes saline, finish. Expect citrusy flavors such as lemon or lime with a crisp, clean aftertaste that lingers.

Glera can be very refreshing with high acidity, as in Prosecco, but mineral character isn’t its defining trait. Sangiovese tends to show red fruit, acidity, and earthy, savory notes with more tannin emphasis, not a pronounced mineral finish. Nebbiolo brings sharp acidity and tannins with floral, tar, and earthy notes, but its finish isn’t typically described as mineral in the way Vermentino’s is.

So the grape best described as having fresh acidity and a minerally finish is Vermentino.