Vernaccia di S.Gimignano
- DOCG
- AREA OF ORIGIN:
Tuscany, province of Siena (municipality of San Gimignano).
- PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT:
Hilly areas not exceeding an elevation of 500 metres and soil of Pliocene origin made of yellow sand (tufa) and Pliocene clay.
- GRAPE VARIETIES:
90-100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 10% other authorised white grape varieties may be added.
- COLOUR:
Light straw yellow verging on golden when aged.
- CHARACTERISTICS:
This wine has a subtle aroma, and an intense, dry and well-balanced flavour with a characteristic slightly bitter aftertaste.
- GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS:
This wine is a suitable accompaniment to fish dishes, fresh cheeses and delicate soups.
- SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Serve at a temperature of 10°-12° C.
- WINEMAKING:
In white, at a controlled temperature of 16°-18° C in stainless steel tanks.
- BOTTLE:
Bordeaux 750 ml
- CAPSULE:
Purple P.V.C. with side writing
