TYPE: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
PRODUCTION AREA: Includes the hilly territory of the municipality of san Gimignano, province of Siena. Soils are of Pliocene origin; soils used for wine production are of tufaceous and clayey origin.
GRAPE VARIETY: Vernaccia di san Gimignano 95% - Chardonnay 5%
PRODUCTION - VINIFICATION: Hand-picked grapes, softly pressed, controlled fermentation at 16°C in stainless steel tanks.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Colour: straw yellow colour with golden hues.
Nose: intense and reveals hints of apple and other white-fleshed fruits, wildflowers, and almond trees.
Taste: dry, fresh and quite savoury
Alcohol: 12-12.5% vol.
Pairings: great as an aperitif, matches well fish with vegetable and white meat preparations
To be served at 8-10°C