Taken from a land of ‘red’, a definition, the Vernaccia from San Gimignano being the name of the grape and the relative denomination of origin, represents that ‘white breeze’ which is the most renowned and appreciated in Tuscany. 

Diffused throughout other areas in the peninsular, from Liguria to Sardinia, it is on the Senese hills surrounding the towers of San Gimignano that over the centuries this grape has found its ideal habitat.

A tradition passed down over the years was fulfilled in 1966 when the Vernaccia gained its first Doc at a National level, a recognition which was followed in 1993 by Docg.
The happy combination between grape and a particularly well located territory brings to the glass a wine which is fresh, delicate, of flowery aroma with its characteristic end taste of bitter almonds.  These united to an aging process are certainly highly surprising for a white wine.

The Vernaccia grape, which in the “Reserve” variety foresees an aging process of at least one year, can be accompanied with other varieties of white grape not exceeding 10%: amongst these is the Chardonnay which has acquired certain consideration amongst producers, even if today’s tendency is to return to the origins with the sole use of Vernaccia grape.

An optimal ‘aperitif idea’, whilst at the table it goes well with fish and white meat (chicken and rabbit) dishes, figuring well in its more structured versions in the presence of slightly matured cheese.

We suggest:

Vernaccia San Gimignano Docg “Selezione Pietravalle”  - Agriculturists from Chianti Geografico
Vernaccia San Gimignano Riserva Docg “I Mocali” - F.lli Vagnoni
Vernaccia San Gimignano Docg “Carato” - Montenidoli